AI ‘accent masking’ at overseas call centres sparks union backlash in Canada
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AI ‘accent masking’ at overseas call centres sparks union backlash in Canada
By Touria Izri & Alessia Simona Maratta Global News
Posted May 6, 2026 5:00 am
Updated June 15, 2026 12:51 pm
3 min read
WATCH: Artificial intelligence is being quickly adopted by individuals and industries around the world, including major telecom companies. Touria Izri explains how AI is being used to alter the accents of call centre workers, the Canadian companies accused of it, and why advocates say it's a problem that goes beyond labour practices – May 5, 2026
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