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Musk cites Revelio Labs data on shrinking call-centre jobs

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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Elon Musk referenced workforce analytics provided by Revelio Labs, noting that call-centre jobs are shrinking by roughly 4 percent annually after growing about 4 percent per year for 15 years, according to a chart posted by a16z. Revelio Labs reports that global call-centre headcount is 5.3 percent below its December 2023 peak, while Goldman Sachs estimates US call-centre jobs are 39 percent below trend. Musk suggested these jobs will disappear quickly due to super intelligence.

From moneycontrol.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The shift toward automation is already visible in industry, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Microsoft, Uber, and Hyatt using automated chat and phone systems to handle work previously requiring staff. This trend suggests a structural change in labor demand within the service sector.

From moneycontrol.com

Who's involved

  • Elon MuskCited the workforce analytics data regarding job displacement.
  • Revelio LabsProvided the workforce intelligence data used in the analysis.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AmazonSpeculative

    Amazon might face pressure to reduce operational costs by automating customer service functions.

  • Apple Inc.Speculative

    Apple Inc. could be pressured to automate customer service functions to maintain profit margins.

Possible ripples

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