the-humans-hiding-behind-the-chatbots

the-humans-hiding-behind-the-chatbots

4/24/2016

link

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-18/the-humans-hiding-behind-the-chatbots

summary

This article explores the increasing use of chatbots in customer service and the role of humans behind them. It discusses how many companies are using artificial intelligence-powered chatbots to handle customer inquiries, but reveals that these chatbots are often operated by human agents who pretend to be AI. The article argues that while this can be an efficient way to handle customer interactions, it raises ethical questions about transparency and deception. It also examines the limitations and challenges faced by chatbots, as well as the potential benefits they can bring to businesses. The author concludes that while chatbots have their advantages, it is important for companies to be upfront about whether a human or AI is behind the chatbot.

tags

chatbots ꞏ artificial intelligence ꞏ automation ꞏ customer service ꞏ technology ꞏ virtual assistants ꞏ machine learning ꞏ natural language processing ꞏ chat interfaces ꞏ human-machine interaction ꞏ digital assistants ꞏ customer support ꞏ online messaging ꞏ conversational agents ꞏ user experience ꞏ human-computer interaction ꞏ virtual agents ꞏ chat-based interfaces ꞏ customer communication ꞏ customer engagement ꞏ automated responses ꞏ online conversations ꞏ customer interactions ꞏ digital customer service ꞏ digital transformation ꞏ technology trends ꞏ customer care ꞏ customer satisfaction ꞏ online support ꞏ internet bots ꞏ digital communication ꞏ customer relationships ꞏ customer feedback ꞏ customer-centricity ꞏ customer behavior ꞏ customer expectations ꞏ customer needs ꞏ customer service strategies ꞏ business automation ꞏ customer retention ꞏ digital innovation ꞏ digital disruption ꞏ personalization ꞏ efficiency ꞏ productivity