Technology Magazine July 2022 | Page 122

APPLICATION SECURITY

CHATBOTS AND AI IN THE UK

AI helps companies improve agents ' workload
To improve agent productivity
34 %
To intercept requests going to agents
29 %
To improve agent workflow ( prioritising , solving requests )
27 %
To provide customers with 24 / 7 support
23 %
UK Customers recognise that AI improves their experience

50 %

' I expect AI to save me from having to repeat myself when contacting a company '

39 %

' I expect AI to improve customer service quality '

49 % of customers would rather interact with a bot for simpler issues

44 % ' I expect AI to make my life easier '

Artificial intelligence ( AI ) - once seen as the tool of the future - now plays a crucial role in customer service .
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