exactly. automation has been happening at the current minimum wage levels (see: self checkout at stores).

they are just trying to give cover to something they'd already been planning on doing.

just have the system scan for curse words. easier than detecting emotion, and probably more accurate to determine when people are hating the IVR.

remember to get exercise and eat well, too. if you do nothing but sit in front of the computer all day and eat terrible food you'll put yourself in a position where it's easier to injure yourself... taking care of your body means more than just getting some ergonomic equipment. if you develop good habits now, they'll last you for a lifetime.

"This attack is hardware specific, but unfortunately, it is specific to Intel's popular DQ35 motherboards."

that seems unfortunate only to those who have a DQ35 motherboard. for everyone else, it's fortunate that it's specific to just those boards.