Amazon recently announced that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to impact the jobs of its employees. Meanwhile, Microsoft warns of an “infinite workday” that we seem unable to escape. The line between humans and bots is becoming increasingly blurred, with even Alexa joining in on the fun.
This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we explore the profound changes AI is bringing to our local tech giants, reshaping the very essence of work, and erasing the boundaries between human and machine.
We delve into the internal memo causing Amazon employees to seek AI training or update their resumes; we unravel the reasons behind late-night email replies; and we recount a peculiar encounter with what may have been an AI chatbot masquerading as a dental office assistant.
Subsequently, we turn to Alexa+ for its (her?) perspective on the matter.
Welcome to a new era of work, where bots are mastering human-like behavior, humans are adopting machine-like routines, and your supervisor can’t distinguish between burnout and poor programming.
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