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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

New US Law Could Force Call Centres to Reveal If You're Speaking to A Human or AI — and Punish Firms That Send Jobs Overseas

A new US bill seeks to protect American call centre jobs and consumer data. It would make companies reveal if you're speaking to AI or an overseas agent and penalize firms offshoring jobs by restricting federal aid. (Credit: Photo by Yan Krukau/Photo credit: Pexels)

Ever wondered if you're speaking to a real human being or some sophisticated machine while calling up a customer care line? A new US law aims to settle the issue and perhaps obligate call centres to inform callers that artificial intelligence is being used on the phone.

Around 70 per cent of Americans share the frustration with automated phone systems compared to human support, so this new bill aims to ensure clarity and preserve US jobs.

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