Indian IT giant predicts less need for call centres. | Newsreel

AI predicted to reduce the need for call centres

The head of a large Indian IT company has predicted that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will vastly reduce the need for call centres within a year. Tata
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Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Fear of posting leaves content dancing in the dark

By Joe McKay For better or worse, LinkedIn is part of Australian life. Around 70 percent of the adult population (over 14m Aussies) have a LinkedIn account. Global
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Field days ‘boost farmer health and social wellbeing’

Agricultural field days are playing a new and important role in farmer health and social well-being, according to the National Farmers Federation. NFF president David
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Woman feeling another woman's pregnant belly | Newsreel

Online resource supports surrogacy journey

A new website is providing support for Australians investigating surrogacy. The Federal Government’s Surrogacy in Australia website provides intending parents the
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Facial recognition facing tighter restrictions - Newsreel

Facial recognition rules loom over privacy fears

The use of facial recognition technology is facing tighter restrictions as data and identity theft becomes rampant. Even China, which has long been associated with using
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Mine managers in hard hats and hi-viz. | Newsreel

Billions lost in mining investment pipeline

Eighty percent of proposed energy and resources projects never see the light of day, costing Australia an estimated $68 billion each year. A Minerals Council of
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Workplace tech boom requires new IT literacy

Queensland firms are needing to lift their information technology (IT) skills to a new level as technology moves deeper and faster into workplaces. Jobs Queensland
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Students ‘not to blame’ for rental crisis

International students have minimal impact on Australia’s rental market, according to a new report. Countering commentary that the influx of overseas students is a
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Business events data to shape strategies

A new business events data dashboard aims to help the sector better understand and cater for attendees. Created by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) the interactive,
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Man in hoodie scamming on computer.| Newsreel

Job scams impacting most vulnerable

More Australians are falling victim to job scams as people look for part-time work to ease cost-of living pressures. A report from the National Anti-Scam Centre showed
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