British Gas Owner Cuts 1,300 Call Center Jobs as Customers Shift to AI Chatbots
Massive British Gas call centre cuts mark a high-stakes shift to AI chatbots that could redefine customer care, jobs, and vulnerability in unforeseen ways.
Sierra Acquires Takeoff to Expand Autonomous AI Customer Service Agents
Sierra’s bold acquisition of Takeoff reshapes autonomous customer service agents, but the real impact on long-horizon workflows is only just unfolding.
Gemini for Home Expands Context Memory for Smarter Household Conversations
Making your smart home remember more than you expect, Gemini for Home expands context windows and raises fresh questions about privacy, control, and convenience.
South Korea Plans Free National AI Chatbot to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Platforms
Defying dependence on foreign AI, South Korea’s free national chatbot reimagines public services and digital sovereignty—but its real impact is just emerging.