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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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Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News

Seven years after sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey…

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Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News

Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial…

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News

Iranian hackers sought to interest U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign…

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The Sask. Party disclosed which of its candidates have DUI convictions. Does it matter to voters? | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

The Sask. Party disclosed which of its candidates have DUI convictions. Does it matter to voters? | CBC News

The Saskatchewan Party has released its full slate of 61…

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N.B. election campaign kicking off for Oct. 21 vote | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

N.B. election campaign kicking off for Oct. 21 vote | CBC News

Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to meet the lieutenant-governor to…

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The electricity sector has seen a major drop in GHG emissions. Oil and gas, not so much | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

The electricity sector has seen a major drop in GHG emissions. Oil and gas, not so much | CBC News

Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped slightly last year, even as…

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Heist to homecoming: Stolen portrait of Winston Churchill returning to Canada | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Heist to homecoming: Stolen portrait of Winston Churchill returning to Canada | CBC News

It’s finally coming home.An original print of Yousef Karsh’s renowned…

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Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right | CBC Radio
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September 19, 2024

Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right | CBC Radio

The internet is filled with videos of dogs using soundboards…

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Women's hockey players in Kenora, Ont., threaten to take city to court over ice allocation policy | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Women’s hockey players in Kenora, Ont., threaten to take city to court over ice allocation policy | CBC News

A group of women’s hockey players in Kenora, Ont., are…

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