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Customers prefer AI chatbots, says British Gas owner as 1,300 call centre and back office jobs axed

The Guardian
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Centrica, owner of British Gas, plans to cut 1,300 call centre jobs over two years due to customers preferring AI chatbots and digital channels. The company reports rising retail profits despite a decline in customer numbers and expects to grow digital-related jobs.

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