Bosses of a Leyland start-up believe that its artificial intelligence (AI) platforms could effectively replace real-life receptionists.
Intrinzi, based at Centurion House, has unveiled a new category of workforce replacement: AI employees that look, sound and act like humans and are, they claim, ready to take on jobs traditionally filled by people.
From AI voice receptionists that answer calls, to AI live chat agents that resolve customer issues instantly, to AI-powered social media managers that engage audiences 24/7, the company’s owners say its solutions offer business owners an always-available alternative to human staff.
Joshua Griffin, co-founder of Intrinzi, said: “AI is no longer just a tool, it’s now a direct replacement for certain roles. We know this will be controversial, but the reality is simple; businesses want efficiency and AI employees can deliver it at scale.”
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The debate around the role of AI is one that continues to rage, with critics arguing it could accelerate unemployment, while supporters say it opens new doors for companies struggling with labour shortages, rising costs and the demand for 24/7 customer support.
There are even debates in some quarters about AI providing further empowerment for the existing workforce, with the potential to shorten the working week to four days as efficiencies are founder through the use of technology.
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Once the result was in, hockey fans wasted no time rubbing it in.</p><p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got the ball rolling, dishing out a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/trudeau-trump-canada-4-nations" target="_blank">not-so-subtle jab at Trump </a>with the following post.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGUnrVJMNJf/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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<p>From there, the internet ran with it, and the memes were absolutely ruthless.</p><p>One Instagram user joked that Trump's proposed tariffs would be based on Canada's performance on the ice.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGTRKWnREDi/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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<p><br/></p><p>Over on X, Sportsnet producer Matt Morgan shared the following edited map of Mexico featuring the "Gulf of Crosby," as an homage to Canada's captain.</p><p><br/></p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1892793617443332495">
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<p>"We won, so we get to choose the name," he wrote, referring to the executive order signed by Trump upon his return to the White House in January, where he renamed the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."</p><p>Bestselling Canadian author Jeffrey Luscombe also had no problem being a sore winner, reminding Americans of the final score.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1892795043477422097">
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<p>At the end of the day, this was clearly more than just an in-season tournament. It was a statement victory, and the online reaction made that very clear.</p><p>As Canada's head coach Jon Cooper put it in his <a href="https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/1892823966617661923" target="_blank">postgame press conference</a>:</p><p>"We needed a win. Not only our team, but Canada needed a win."</p>
