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What if you could have an AI clone of yourself at work respond to all your emails just like you would? It could reply in your tone, predict solutions for you and anticipate problems that may be coming.  This Working Life host Lisa Leong has been investigating Identic AI, chatting with technology researcher Don Tapscott and his own agent, Digital Don, to find out the limits of these AI assistants.

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This segment explores the deployment of personalized AI agents or 'clones' designed to mimic individual communication styles and problem-solving patterns in professional settings. Through an interview with researcher Don Tapscott, the discussion evaluates the practical limitations and productivity promises of delegating administrative tasks to autonomous digital assistants. While primarily focused on socio-economic impacts on labor, the proliferation of such agentic AI systems touches on broader governance challenges regarding accountability and the reliability of autonomous decision-making agents. The Australian context is highlighted through the ABC's coverage, reflecting local interest in how frontier AI capabilities integrate into the domestic workforce.

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