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The ‘Annoyance Economy’ Is More Than Just Annoying

New York Times Business April 12, 2026 · 9:00 am Read Original
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The ‘Annoyance Economy’ Is More Than Just Annoying

A new estimate puts the cost of dealing with robocalls, hidden fees and customer service chatbots that can’t solve most problems at $165 billion.

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Source New York Times Business
Published Apr 12, 2026 · 9:00 am
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