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Fear of an AI planet, the countries terrified of job losses

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen workers’ general opinion rapidly shift from curiosity to fear in a few short years. AI has gone from being viewed as a bad PA or writer to a cure-all for many types...

Americans embrace ChatGPT, but still rely on humans for high-stakes advice

According to a recent study from Express Legal Funding in collaboration with SurveyMonkey, over half of U.S. adults (60%) have turned to ChatGPT for advice or information. Among those users, 70% found the responses helpful, pointing to a growing comfort...

Boomerang wants to transform lost items into found stories

Losing something valuable can be one of life’s most frustrating experiences. Desperately searching for a lost item can leave anyone feeling exasperated, especially when time is of the essence. Skyler Logsdon, co-founder and CEO of Boomerang, understands the situation all too...

From aisles to algorithms: the evolution of in-store retail

Modern retail is at a pivotal juncture, balancing technological innovation and human interaction. “Never mind how much retail tech you use, that’s all very nice, but one-on-one will never go away,” Silvia Coleman, VP of thought leadership at CXG, told...

Navigating change: UK cracks down on hidden fees, reshapes NHS, and rethinks high performance

UK bans hidden fees and fake reviews to protect shoppers New consumer laws taking effect today ban hidden “dripped” fees and fake reviews, aiming to save UK consumers an estimated £2.2bn annually. Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024,...

Alorica strengthens its AI innovation with latest Sanas investment

Customer service BPO company Alorica has announced participation in Sanas’ latest $65 million Series B funding round. This move highlights Alorica’s dedication to artificial intelligence innovation and solidifies its position as a key player in customer engagement. Alorica’s relationship with Sanas...

Hi Auto snags $15M to elevate fast food ordering experience

Voice AI tech startup Hi Auto has secured $15 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven voice technology for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), bringing its total capital raised to $23 million. Alongside this funding, Hi Auto has also secured...

Freshworks unveils revamped partner program for resellers and service delivery partners

Freshworks has announced the launch of an updated global partner program aimed at resellers and service delivery partners. The new program is designed to be easy to adopt and scale, offering partners the tools and support needed to drive customer...

Papa John’s taps Google AI to read your mind (and your stomach)

Papa John’s is teaming up with Google Cloud to take its customer experience to the next level. The pizza chain will use artificial intelligence to anticipate cravings, smooth out support, and get pizzas to doorsteps faster. The expanded multi-year partnership, announced...

Survey reveals Americans’ biggest tax season fears

A new survey reveals how Americans really feel about tax season and the unusual tactics some use in pursuit of a larger refund. The research, commissioned by tax software provider TaxAct, polled 1,000 adults across the U.S. and uncovered a mix...