Today’s top tech news: Xiaomi slashes a program, Accenture builds new ones to train its employees as TikTok takes the heat for digital addiction

Accenture is upskilling its employees are automation takes over more of the day-to-day tasks at the company. 17,000 workers at the global tech giant were displaced and in turn were offered new roles where they could apply themselves.

Why you should care:

Automation and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) at the workplace is going to shape the future of work. Certains jobs will be lost, some will be converted and other new opportunities will emerge. But, it’s important to note that humans working alongside smart machines is slowly becoming a reality.

And, that might be the best news for people employed in jobs that require any kind of repetitive task.