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World's largest call center using AI to 'neutralize' Indian employees' accents

The world's largest call center, operated by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is implementing an AI-driven tool called "Accent Neutralization" to modify the accents of its Indian employees. This initiative aims to make communication smoother for English-speaking clients by reducing the distinctiveness of regional accents. The AI tool analyzes speech patterns and provides real-time feedback to help employees adjust their pronunciation, intonation, and speech rhythm to sound more neutral. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance customer service experience and reduce misunderstandings due to accent differences. However, the introduction of such technology has sparked discussions on cultural identity and the ethics of accent modification.

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