Tag: Artificial Intelligence

AI Fatigue? Workers Say Tools Aren’t Living Up to the Hype

The latest report by GoTo sheds light on how artificial intelligence is being used in the workplace—and where the disconnects lie. Based on a survey of 2,500 employees and IT leaders worldwide, The Pulse of Work in 2025: Trends, Truths,...

Deloitte Launches Agentic AI Blueprint to Help Telcos Unlock $150B

Deloitte has launched a new Agentic AI Blueprint aimed at helping telecom companies unlock up to $150 billion in value over the next five years through advanced automation and intelligent systems. Designed to move telcos past the pilot stage and into...

This Week in CX: From Inbox to Espresso — AI Is Taking Over

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve explored how agentic AI like Freshworks’ Freddy is transforming customer service, the rise of AI-written messages and RCS communication, and how companies like Starbucks are...

Tech Improves Dining Experience for 57% of Consumers

According to new consumer data released by HungerRush, America’s appetite for quick-service and fast-casual dining remains strong, despite inflationary pressures. A striking 93% of consumers still visit these restaurants at least once per month. However, diners are becoming more selective:...

Message Received: The RCS Revolution Is Here

Business messaging is evolving fast, and Infobip is at the centre of it. According to Infobip’s new report, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is seeing explosive growth, redefining how brands connect with their customers. Based on over 530 billion...

AI Is Running Customer Service. Are You Ready for It?

Artificial intelligence has moved out of the sci-fi world and into everyday life, now powering the backbone of most customer service desks. In 2025, the role of AI has expanded beyond simple automation, evolving into a sophisticated orchestration of personalised,...

HR Turns to AI for Hiring Help But Lacks the Skills to Use It Effectively

HR leaders see clear benefits in AI-powered tools, but many admit they don’t have the skilled workforce to use them effectively. Capterra’s 2025 HR Software Trends Survey, which gathered insights from over 3,200 HR professionals across 11 countries, reveals how rising...

Starbucks Equips Baristas with AI Assistant to Speed Up Orders and Cut Downtime

Starbucks is introducing a generative AI assistant, Green Dot Assist, built on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform, to help baristas answer questions, solve equipment issues, and streamline service in real time. The assistant is already in pilot at 35 locations, with...

AI or Goodbye: The New Rules of Customer Experience in 2025

According to Verint’s new State of Customer Experience 2025 report, 86% of U.S. consumers now recognise the value of artificial intelligence in customer service interactions. Among 18-to-34-year-olds, that number soars to 98%, signalling a major generational shift in expectations. AI isn’t...

Dear Customer, This Message Was (Probably) Written by AI

In 2025, nearly every business customers interact with will be using AI to communicate with them, whether they notice it or not. New research by customer engagement platform Sinch, which surveyed 1,600 business leaders and 2,800 consumers across sectors, including...