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Uber cuts 10% of customer service staff, shifts to AI

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Uber laid off 10% of its customer service team, replacing them with AI tools. The move affects hundreds of workers globally as the company automates support. Uber says the change will improve efficiency and response times.

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Another tech giant prioritizes cost-cutting over jobs, but the long-term impact on service quality remains unproven.
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