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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company say they fear for their jobs as AI takes an increasing presence in their workplace. A Telus employee in B.C. says a company requirement to use an AI “co-pilot” on phone calls, part of a suite of AI tools Telus uses internally, has her concerned she’s training a system that will eventually take her job.

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Uber started using 'algorithmic pricing' in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Uber started using ‘algorithmic pricing’ in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News

Uber rolled out a new pay model this week in…

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Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News

Turtles on Ottawa’s Petrie Island face a host of challenges…

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Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News

Canada’s third largest federal public service labour union is calling…

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This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News

Alim Nathoo has no problem telling people he’s on the…

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Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio
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October 14, 2024

Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio

At first, short-term rentals offered unique lodging and authentic experiences…

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Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News

A longtime standup comedian, Mike Bullard hosted late-night TV talk…

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Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?
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October 13, 2024

Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?

Checkup wants to know: How are you affected by youth…

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Launch tower's 'chopsticks' catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Launch tower’s ‘chopsticks’ catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News

SpaceX on Sunday launched its fifth Starship test flight from…

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U.S. to send anti-missile system 'to defend Israel' against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

U.S. to send anti-missile system ‘to defend Israel’ against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News

The United States said on Sunday it will send to…

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