TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will employ remote clerks overseas to serve late-night shoppers through digital avatars.
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Lawson turns to digital avatars as it struggles to staff 24-hour shops
Lawson convenience stores see customer service avatars as a solution to a labor shortage. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato)
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