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Billie

Coverage of Billie in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 23 · 16:44 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 10:09 UTC
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Ikeaorganization1World Economic Forumorganization1Claire Zillmanperson1Sheryl Estradaperson1IBMorganization1David Solomonperson1The Elephant Sanctuaryorganization1Sissyperson1University of Georgia Veterinary Schoolorganization1USDAorganization1advanced musculoskeletal diseasetopic1advanced osteoarthritistopic1
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  • BUSINESSAug 3 · 10:09 UTCFORTUNE
    Ikea’s AI bot didn’t replace workers. It made them more valuable

    IKEA's AI-powered customer service bot, Billie, has not replaced workers but led to retraining call center staff, resulting in a 15-20% annual sales growth. The article highlights how AI is reshaping jobs rather than eliminating them, with leaders emphasizing AI's role in productivity and growth. The World Economic Forum estimates 92 million jobs may be displaced by 2030, but 170 million new roles could emerge with proper upskilling.

  • HEALTHJul 23 · 16:44 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    2nd elephant dies in less than a month at Tennessee sanctuary. Here’s what we know

    Billie, a 64-year-old Asian elephant at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, was euthanized on July 20 due to advanced musculoskeletal disease. This follows the July 6 euthanasia of Sissy, another Asian elephant at the sanctuary, due to advanced osteoarthritis. Both elephants were transferred to the sanctuary in 2006 after a USDA case involving their previous owners.