voice recognition software to crack down on unnecessary sick leave

UK's Daily Mail reports that some firms are using a new generation of voice analysis systems to detect whether someone is lying when they call in sick.

"The technology means someone phoning will speak to a computer set up to check whether their voice is steady and reliable.

It is estimated that nearly one in eight sick days are not genuine, costing the UK economy £13 billion ($2.5 billion) a year.

[via Stuff]

emily | 10:09 AM | Technology |
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