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J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Spotlights Digital Transformation on Day One

J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Spotlights Digital Transformation on Day One
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Spotlights Digital Transformation on Day One
January 08, 2024  |  Healthcare

Healthcare’s digital transformation took center stage during day one of J.P. Morgan’s annual healthcare conference.  For the 42nd year in a row, J.P. Morgan has drawn...

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Ocado Doubles Down on Robotics as Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up
Ocado Doubles Down on Robotics as Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up
December 11, 2023  |  eCommerce

As grocers look to drive digital sales while protecting their margins, Ocado is reportedly adding more robotic arms in an effort to boost fulfillment efficiency....

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AFL-CIO and Microsoft Team to Give Workers a Voice on AI
AFL-CIO and Microsoft Team to Give Workers a Voice on AI
December 11, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The AFL-CIO and Microsoft have teamed to explore workers’ input into artificial intelligence (AI) development. The partnership is the first of its kind between a labor union and a...

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ECB: No Evidence That AI Has Led to Job Cuts … Yet
ECB: No Evidence That AI Has Led to Job Cuts … Yet
November 28, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

A new report says fears that artificial intelligence will end human employment might be overblown. The study, published Tuesday (Nov. 28) by the European Central Bank (ECB)...

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Job Market Softens As Ongoing Unemployment Claims Rise
Job Market Softens As Ongoing Unemployment Claims Rise
November 16, 2023  |  Economy

The “durable” job market economists had been touting all year now seems a bit softer. New employment figures from the U.S. Labor Department released Thursday (Nov. 16)...

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Klarna Union Employees Could Go on Strike Next Month
Klarna Union Employees Could Go on Strike Next Month
October 26, 2023  |  BNPL

Swedish payments firm Klarna is facing a possible strike by employees in its home country. The Unionen and Swedish Engineering unions announced Thursday (Oct. 26) that the strike will...

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Customers Not Sold on Restaurant Tech
Customers Not Sold on Restaurant Tech
October 06, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants tap technology to weather their labor challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence suggests that consumers may be growing frustrated with the depersonalization of the experience. By...

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Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
October 04, 2023  |  ResTech

From robotic grills, faster blenders and drone delivery, restaurants across the globe are turning to automation to tackle rising labor costs, improve efficiency and boost...

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