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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Danske Bank lays off some employees in Lithuania: revealed reasons

Danske Bank is reducing its workforce in Lithuania, primarily affecting specialists in daily banking operations, due to automation and digitalization efforts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Professional Crisis of the Internal Auditor in the Era of Automation

The article discusses the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on the role of internal auditors in public and private sectors in Greece.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Schneider Electric Surfing the Development of Artificial Intelligence

Schneider Electric achieves record revenue of over 40 billion euros for the first time, driven by robust growth across its divisions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how Kela will replace at least a thousand benefits processors with automation

Finland's Kela aims to automate up to 80% of benefit application processing using a new Salesforce system, potentially reducing its workforce by over 10%.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From 'AI Bubble Theory' to 'AI Destruction Theory' [Eureka]

Recent discussions have shifted from optimism about AI's potential for growth to fears over AI's capability to disrupt multiple industries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Flexibility and changing competencies. Studies are no longer sufficient in the job market

A report highlights the shifting landscape of job competencies, emphasizing the need for workers to adapt quickly to new tools and methodologies due to advancements in AI and automation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

In the Age of AI, Robots Invaded Bars and Homes

The article discusses the rise of robotic bartenders like Makr Shakr, highlighting their capabilities in cocktail mixing as a modern advancement reminiscent of historical automated machines.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Robots may outnumber the planet's workers in a few decades

Former Citi executive Rob Garlick predicts that robots could surpass the global workforce in a few decades due to advancements in artificial intelligence and companies seeking profitability.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Customs Vows to Surpass N9trn Target With Automation

The Nigeria Customs Service is aiming to exceed its revenue target of N9 trillion through the automation of licenses and permits.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alckmin responds to Skaf from Fiesp, stating that reducing work hours is a global trend

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin affirmed that reducing work hours is a global trend driven by automation, responding to Fiesp's Skaf who suggested delaying discussions on the topic until after elections.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

OpenClaw, AI used to create a social network for robots, hallucinates and deletes emails from Meta executive

OpenClaw, an AI tool developed to create a robot-exclusive social network, mistakenly deleted emails from a Meta executive, highlighting potential risks involved with such technology.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita Karaล›-Gasparska: The tax office likes robots

The Polish government is implementing a tax relief for businesses investing in automation through robotics, applicable to expenses incurred from 2022 to 2026.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Readers comment on global workday study

A study indicates that Brazilian workers work less than the global average, sparking discussions on work hours and commuting times.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The first jobs that will disappear due to AI, according to Elon Musk

Elon Musk predicts that office jobs are at the highest risk of being replaced by AI in the near future.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Self-service checkouts and increased automation exacerbate the problem

The chairman of the Electricians' Teachers' Association in Iceland emphasizes the urgent need to double the number of electrical graduates to meet soaring demand and address a significant skills shortage exacerbated by automation in the sector.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Legitimate Question About the 'Death of the Internet'

The article discusses the shift in the internet's nature from a human-centric space to one dominated by algorithms and automated systems.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Hyundai and Toyota: Attacks on Car Factories

Hyundai and Toyota are facing significant pressure from competition and tariffs, leading to increased automation and protests within their workforce.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Stop Hiring Humans

A provocative advertising campaign by the AI solutions company Artisan in San Francisco sparked public outrage by suggesting that human employees are becoming obsolete.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor alert in the U.S.: Jobs that could disappear completely in two decades

Experts predict that around 20% of jobs in the U.S. could be at risk of being replaced by automation over the next two decades.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Disorganization That Became a Business Worth R$ 320 Thousand Per Month

A startup founded to tackle disorganization in music schools has generated R$ 320,000 monthly by automating various administrative processes.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Worse than COVID? Artificial intelligence threatens white-collar jobs

The article discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on white-collar jobs, suggesting that many jobs may be at risk of automation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The End of Traditional Plants? The New Bet to Change the Factories of the World

Tetra Pak's new solution, Factory OSโ„ข, aims to revolutionize traditional manufacturing plants by integrating automation, data, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Surge in AI Usage, but with a Dive in Employee Trust โ€“ Why the Phenomenon of 'Job Hugging' is Gaining Ground

Employees are adopting artificial intelligence at an unprecedented rate, but this increase in usage is accompanied by a significant decline in trust among workers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the impact of AI on jobs? IMF chief said - positive, but...

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva discussed the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market, stating that while the impact has been largely positive overall, it poses risks to middle-class jobs and entry-level positions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI, Data and Retail Media at the Center of Industry Talks โ€“ Future Retail Congress 2026 is Behind Us

The Future Retail Congress 2026 highlighted the significant impact of retail transformation on business management, emphasizing the integration of automation and artificial intelligence into decision-making processes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Domestic Warehouse Robot Developer Grows Up from Startup Pants and Secures Another Breakthrough Contract

The Slovak company Brightpick has secured its first major contract for its warehouse robots in the automotive sector.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The next step towards a fully automated debt collection application process

The Latvian Saeima supported amendments to the Civil Procedure Law to implement a fully automated debt enforcement application process in the court information system.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Plans to fully automate some debt collection cases in courts

Legislative changes in Latvia aim to fully automate simple debt collection cases in courts, extending the objection period for debtors to 30 days and allowing judges to correct automated decisions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

More stores in small towns continue to operate without staff after regular closing hours

Increasingly, stores in small towns are remaining operational without staff after their regular closing hours.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

German insurer 'Ergo' plans to lay off a thousand employees โ€“ they will be replaced by AI

The German insurance firm Ergo intends to lay off approximately 1,000 employees as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence, with the impacted roles primarily in call centers and claims adjustment departments.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Artificial intelligence is coming for office jobs: Microsoft's head of AI predicts 'human' performance in 18 months

Microsoft's AI chief forecasts that artificial intelligence could achieve human-level performance in office tasks within 18 months, suggesting a significant impact on white-collar jobs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Microsoft AI boss issues startling 18-month warning to all UK office workers

Microsoft's AI chief warns that artificial intelligence could fully automate many white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who Keeps the Surplus in the Era of AI? A Ricardian Reading of the Technological Shock

The article discusses the shifting economic dynamics in the age of artificial intelligence and automation, emphasizing how human labor is increasingly becoming less central to production processes.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Machines Will Work for Us. How AI is Changing Our Homes

The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on household tasks and how it is transforming home life.

Feb 14 โ€ข 00:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Microsoft's AI chief says that AI will replace office work in 18 months โ€“ economist doubts it

Microsoft's AI leader predicts rapid automation of office jobs by AI within 12 to 18 months, but an economist questions the certainty of this outcome.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Omniva is closing the next post office

Omniva will close the Kristiine post office in Estonia on March 31 as part of a network update.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Eleving Group implements AI voice agents in call centers: what will happen to human workers?

Eleving Group is introducing AI voice agents in its call centers, aiming to handle up to 80% of simple customer calls, which raises concerns about the future of human employment in the sector.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Metro in Prague will operate without drivers, offering walkthrough carriages and less advertising

Prague's metro system is set to introduce driverless trains, featuring new walkthrough carriages and reduced advertising space.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Automation in the Company: From Software Robots to AI Agents

The article discusses the transition from traditional software robotics to intelligent agent-based automation in companies, emphasizing the shift in design, risk management, and oversight.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A robot will connect to the Google Chrome browser, doing everything by itself

Google Chrome is about to transform into an agentic browser by incorporating Gemini, allowing users to write commands for the browser to execute tasks autonomously, though it is currently not available in India.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will AI handle tax returns for Poles? Chatbots enter the game

A recent article discusses the increasing trend of Polish taxpayers using chatbots for tax filing assistance, alongside their concerns over the automation of tax processes.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese scientists help create a โ€˜machine eyeโ€™ that may be faster than human vision

Chinese scientists have developed a new 'machine eye' system that enhances machine vision speed, making it potentially faster than human reaction times.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Soon, tens of thousands of professionals will retire from the cleaning industry - Tual Khan Dal has already gotten a robot as a coworker

The cleaning industry in Finland is experiencing rapid automation, with robots increasingly taking on tasks to address manpower shortages as tens of thousands of workers are set to retire.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

With a press of a button, kneading dough will become easy, making it simpler to make bread at home

A new generation of automatic dough kneading machines promises to simplify the process of making bread at home with just the push of a button.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Ecovacs Robotics Automates the Entire House: From Windows to the Garden

Ecovacs Robotics is expanding its product line to include automated devices for various cleaning tasks around the house, including robotic lawnmowers and window cleaning robots.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deported immigrant workers in the U.S. will be replaced by robots, not by Americans

The article discusses how the deportation of immigrant workers in the U.S. may lead to increased reliance on robotic labor on American farms, rather than the employment of American citizens.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It will be a good year for contract logistics

A report indicates that the global contract logistics market is expected to reach about โ‚ฌ307.5 billion in 2025, growing 4% from 2024 due to structural factors such as increased outsourcing and demand for automation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

An intelligent robot that follows users while shopping is created in China

China has developed an advanced robot designed to assist shoppers by following them in markets, known as the FOLO-200 Automatic Trolley Following Robot.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tax relief for robotization only this year

This article discusses the current tax relief program aimed at encouraging robotization in Poland, which is available only until the end of this year.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI is changing the job market. In Poland, it is happening more slowly than in the world

A recent study reveals that Polish workers and employers perceive the impact of AI on job efficiency and express concerns regarding its implementation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 03:37 UTC

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