'AI will soon become a part of every travel transaction, but there's hope yet for humans,' ITT delegates told
Concluding the debate, moderator Endacott predicted some of us would have a "digital twin" on our phones within the next three years, one that knows all our buying preferences and sources three recommendations for us to choose from.
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