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Pia Officially Launches Service Desk Automation Solution
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Erick and Rich discuss why Pia’s AI-powered help desk automation solution is a sign of the times, why letting techs work remotely has advantages worth considering, and why the only defense against AI-based facial recognition tech might be AI-designed clothing.

Articles referenced in this episode:
Pia Officially Launches Service Desk Automation Solution
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