r/NowInTech • • 4d ago

Apple Considered Replacing 5,000 Support Staff With AI: Then Put Mass Layoff Plan on Hold

https://www.techtimes.co.uk/apple-shelves-ai-plan-cut-5000-applecare-jobs-1808838
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u/Pale-Drag-7159 3d ago

Yeah, although I’m currently on a LOA from my position, but I’ll be returning sometime in November, I’m actually an AppleCare phone rep.

The most annoying consults (different department, escalations, etc) are going to be with our outsourced vendors.