Call Center Technology Could Remove Accents From Customer Service

The video discusses the outsourcing of customer service to global call centers and the role of accents in customer interactions. It introduces a startup's technology aimed at neutralizing foreign accents to protect workers from discrimination. The video explores the debate around this technology, highlighting both potential benefits and criticisms. It also examines existing accent training practices, accent bias, and stereotypes, emphasizing how these factors influence perceptions and discrimination. The video concludes with a discussion on global accent perceptions and the potential impact of exposure to diverse accents.

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