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Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices

Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices

Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients.


California Offers $400 to Drivers Willing to Test Proposed Gas Tax Alternative — Here's What You Should Know

California is offering money to drivers interested in participating in a pilot program to test an alternative to the gas tax. Here's what you need to know.

Slovak Media Fears Government Crackdown After PM Assassination Attempt

Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.

US Credit Card Debt Is Rising, With Borrowers Owing an Average of Over $6,000

The average consumer has $6,218 in credit card debt, and the number of borrowers who are unable to make their payments is on the rise.


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UPS Picks Goldman Sachs to Oversee Its $43.4 Billion Pension Funds
UPS has picked banking giant Goldman Sachs to handle its $43.4 billion pension fund assets in the United States and Canada.
Facebook, Instagram Face EU Probe Over Suspicions of Failing to Protect Child Safety
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particularly focusing on age verification tools and privacy safeguards for minors.
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Honda will invest 10 trillion Japanese yen ($65 billion) in EVs until 2030 to stay competitive in the market.
Garuda Indonesia's Boeing 747 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Fire
An engine of Garuda Indonesia Flight 1105, a Boeing 747-400 carrying Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, caught fire during takeoff in Makassar airport, forcing the pilot to return to the runway in an emergency landing.
Here Are 5 Signs an Applicant is Likely to Pass (or Fail) Debt Relief Program
Debt relief programs could be helpful for people drowning in debt who would qualify, but it could not be said for everyone else.
Reddit Collaborates With OpenAI to Bring Contents to ChatGPT, AI Tools
OpenAI's partnership with Reddit allows access to real-time content, enhancing ChatGPT and future products with platform discussions.
DOJ Arrests Three in Massive Identity Theft Scheme Funding North Korean Government, Targeting Thousands of American Professionals
The Justice Department reveals arrests in a complex North Korean identity theft operation, with thousands of IT workers using stolen American identities to secure lucrative jobs abroad, resulting in significant revenue and impacting numerous US companies.
FDA Gives Green Light to Amgen's Drug for Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Amgen's treatment for patients with the most deadly form of lung cancer has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
Here Are Some Things US Seniors Need to Know About Retiring Abroad
With a growing number of people in the US choosing to retire elsewhere, those doing so are advised to research thoroughly on where to retire and enjoy their Social Security payments as much as possible.
President Biden Departs The White House For Nevada
The Biden administration has made a significant move towards reclassifying marijuana as a drug with lower risks, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.