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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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October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

Hidden camera, internal memo reveal how unqualified truck drivers are getting onto Canada’s roads | CBC News

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October 11, 2024

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October 11, 2024

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October 10, 2024

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Bryan Adams decries Ottawa online streaming rules | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Bryan Adams decries Ottawa online streaming rules | CBC News

Canadian singer Bryan Adams released a video on social media…

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