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AI assistant pulled after complaints; oil profits surge amid Iran conflict

Kinney Drugs has withdrawn its AI phone assistant following numerous customer complaints, though the specific nature of these issues was not detailed. Separately, major oil companies are reportedly experiencing significant profit increases, attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran. AI

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AI assistant pulled after complaints; oil profits surge amid Iran conflict

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    Kinney Drugs pulls back AI phone assistant after hundreds of customer complaints Article URL: https://www. wcax.com/2026/08/07/kinney-dru gs-pulls-back-ai-phone

    Kinney Drugs pulls back AI phone assistant after hundreds of customer complaints Article URL: https://www. wcax.com/2026/08/07/kinney-dru gs-pulls-back-ai-phone-assistant-after-hundreds-customer-complaints/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9244569 Points: 8 #…

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    Oil giants face backlash as Iran conflict fuels multi-billion-pound profits Article URL: https:// leftfootforward.org/2026/08/oi l-giants-face-backlash-as-confl

    Oil giants face backlash as Iran conflict fuels multi-billion-pound profits Article URL: https:// leftfootforward.org/2026/08/oi l-giants-face-backlash-as-conflict-fuels-multi-billion-pound-profits/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9244687 Points: 3 # Comment…