Zoom Video Communications today announced the launch of Zoom Workplace, an AI-driven collaboration platform, along with new functionalities for its AI Companion, aimed at enhancing workplace productivity. The updates include enhancements to Zoom Phone, Team Chat, Events, and Contact Center, as well as the introduction of the ‘Ask AI Companion’ feature across the platform.
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In this video, the team of Rocking Robots talks to author Paul van Liempt, focusing on the effects of robotization in the workplace of the future. The discussion highlights the dual aspects of robotics in the labor market, emphasizing both the elimination of unpleasant tasks and the continued necessity of human labor.
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The majority of UK firms are lagging behind in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, leading to a widening digital divide, according to new research by the University of Leeds. The research, conducted by the Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit), indicates that only 36% of UK employers have invested in AI and machine-learning technologies such as industrial robots, chat bots, smart assistants, and cloud computing over the past five years.
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Research: Robots in the workplace increase wealth inequality
Exposure to increased automation through robotics at work increases the risk of unemployment and decreases wealth accumulation, particularly for less educated households, finds new research from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
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Research: ‘52% of employees believe AI skills will make their job easier’
According to new global research from Digital Intelligence company ABBYY, 6-in-10 (61%) employees say their job is made more difficult through trouble accessing data in documents and nearly a quarter (24%) lose a full day of productivity per week searching documents for information they need to serve customers.