Chatbot Market revenue to hit USD 84.78 Billion by 2036, says Research Nester

Chatbot Market revenue to hit USD 84.78 Billion by 2036, says Research Nester

Research Nester Leading chatbots market players include Creative Virtual, eGain Corporation, IBM Corporation, Botsify, Aivo Conversational AI, Acuvate, Chatfuel, Google Inc., Inbenta Holdings Inc., and Bitonic Technology Labs Inc.

New York, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global chatbot market size is predicted to expand at ~22.87% CAGR between 2024 and 2036. The market is projected to garner a revenue of USD 84.78 billion by the end of 2036, up from a revenue of ~USD 5.87 billion in the year 2023.Chatbots are growing in popularity due to increased demand for automation. Companies are looking to reduce their operational […]

Fresno County Guaranteed Income applications are now open

Fresno County Guaranteed Income applications are now open

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Applications are open to the Fresno Economic Opportunity Commission, which promotes Fresno County’s Guaranteed Income Program. 150 eligible families have the opportunity to receive $500 per month for one year.

Fresno EOC Navigation Center Manager Mai Chang says helping families who apply is especially important because they may not have access to the Internet or may have a language barrier.

“We currently have staff at our LCC location who need personal assistance, and we also have staff at our Huron location to provide personal assistance,” Chang said.Huron is one of two communities selected for the new […]

Navigating the workforce and skills transformation in the age of AI

Navigating the workforce and skills transformation in the age of AI

Implementing AI and technology is more about managing human emotions than technical deployment. The genie has escaped the bottle and AI is everywhere now, and HR leaders must understand its implications and steer organisations toward a future in which humans and machines can coexist. While integrating these technologies offers a promising outlook to augment human capabilities and drive innovation, it is equally true that this journey is full of challenges and unknowns. Think of it as navigating through a thick fog—there is a lot we cannot see yet, and we are learning as we go. The path is unclear, […]

Harris County’s guaranteed income program will notify chosen families this week

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson attended a news conference on June 5, 2023 to announce the county could launch a guaranteed income pilot program. Applicants selected to participate in Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program will be notified beginning today through March 22, according to the Harris County Department of Public Health.

Around 1,900 participants were chosen to receive $500 monthly payments for 18 months. The first payment will be distributed as early as April 24.

TARGETING POVERTY: What to know about Harris County’s proposed guaranteed income […]

Manufacturing Automation ROI is Tragically Undervalued by Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies

Manufacturing Automation ROI is Tragically Undervalued by Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies

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Manufacturing Automation ROI is Tragically Undervalued by Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies If you ask leadership at the average American manufacturing company, “How are automation investment decisions made?” You will inevitably hear “We calculate the ROI, and if there is a return in under X months, we make the investment." This is not bad business thinking. However, most manufactures are incorrectly calculating their ROI. This is because they are only considering the most basic values of automation investment.

Astute executives quickly weigh an investment decision with a narrative that parallels the Story of John Henry, the Steal Driving Man. […]

Recap of 3/11 National HoUSed Campaign Call

Recap of 3/11 National HoUSed Campaign Call

NLIHC held a national HoUSed campaign call on March 11. During the call, we were joined by Dr. Daniel Brisson of the University of Denver’s Center for Housing and Homelessness Research for a discussion about a new basic income project being implemented in Denver, Colorado. Jesse Rabinowitz of the National Homelessness Law Center’s Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign provided updates on City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson , the most significant case on homelessness to be considered before the U.S. Supreme Court in decades. We received field updates from Christie Stewart of the Center for Housing Opportunity and Julian […]

VIDEOS: Iowa House and Senate debate ban on basic income programs

VIDEOS: Iowa House and Senate debate ban on basic income programs

Screenshot of a video of Iowa Rep. Monica Kurth (D-Davenport) during a House floor debate on HF 2319. UpLift—The Central Iowa Basic Income program has reported making strides in studying the impacts of no-strings-attached monthly income for Iowans needing it most, but Iowa Republicans aren’t hearing it. HF 2319 is a bill to ban local governments from participating in such programs without state permission, and it passed the House after much debate around local control, tax dollars, and legislative priorities. UpLift is the only program is the only program of its type in Iowa and its participants reside in […]

Stimulus check direct payment: Confirmed monthly payment of $500 for 18 months

Stimulus check direct payment: Confirmed monthly payment of $500 for 18 months

Stimulus Check Stimulus check direct payment: Confirmed monthly payment of $500 for 18 months New Social Security payment increase confirmed for 2025: 1.75% extra payment

EITC refund payment update: IRS confirms it is now paying up to $7,400

New SSI payment update: Social Security confirms direct payment date of $1,400 Harris County in Texas has confirmed the Stimulus Check payment of $500, which will be sent throughout the next 18 months. During this timeframe, the county’s Uplift Harris Pilot will provide eligible families from Texas with this financial aid payment if they meet the requirements.Under the […]

$2942 GIS Payment Approved 2024 – Direct Deposit For Seniors Fact Check

$2942 GIS Payment Approved 2024 – Direct Deposit For Seniors Fact Check

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a program introduced by the Canadian government for seniors who are struggling financially. $2942 GIS Payment Approved 2024 is a direct deposit payment made every month. The goal of this program, which the Canadian government announced, is to assist the nation’s elderly population financially. Candidates must meet the $2942 GIS Payment Eligibility 2024 listed on the official website, https://www.canada.ca. The Canadian government began a monthly GIS payment program in March 2024 and approved the payment of $2942 for the senior citizens. Eligible candidates would get a direct deposit of $2942 into their accounts […]

The Impact of AI: Navigating the Landscape of Jobs and Automation

The Impact of AI: Navigating the Landscape of Jobs and Automation

The Impact of AI: Navigating the Landscape of Jobs and Automation

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· Follow 5 min read·6 hours ago“AI’s going to take our jobs!”It’s a common outcry since the public was introduced to the human-like writing abilities of ChatGPT last November. This has been subject to debate, with OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman even declaring…“Jobs are definitely going to go away. Full stop.”Certainly AI will shake up many industries and certain jobs will become obsolete. In fact, many already have become casualties to the AI revolution.In the modern era, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various industries has […]