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Customer Service by Remotely Operated Avatars Gaining Popularity; Practice Allows for Work by Part-Timers, Home-Bound People

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By Shohei Yamaguchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

12:44 JST, November 19, 2024

Customer service using remotely operated avatars is becoming more common in businesses such as convenience stores and online insurance consultations.

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