Tag: US

Are you spending over $100 a month on subscriptions? You’re not alone

Streaming and subscription services have become a major monthly expense for many Americans. According to new Bango research, nearly a quarter (23%) of U.S. subscribers spend more than $100 monthly, up to over $1,200 per year on digital services. However,...

Talkdesk’s always-on service helps customers while humans sleep

In a world where customers expect instant service but businesses stick to traditional hours, Talkdesk is stepping in with a night shift that never clocks out. The global AI-powered CX provider has launched Talkdesk After Hours, an always-on service that...

Southwest Airlines ends its 60-year-old free checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines has announced it will start charging customers for checked bags, ending its almost 60-year-old policy. Taking effect for flights booked after May 28th, the decision ends decades of the airline’s signature offering which served as a key differentiator...

ALDI turns to AI to write product descriptions

ALDI is letting artificial intelligence do the talking, at least when it comes to its online product descriptions. The discount grocer has partnered with Digital Wave Technology to automate and enhance its digital product copy, aiming to improve accuracy, boost...

Almost 90% of companies are embracing AI in outsourcing

The outsourcing landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation driven by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence. According to a recent SupportNinja survey, 87% of companies are actively engaged in implementing, testing, or strategising the use of AI to enhance operational...

GoTo shifts gears with new AI-powered platform for car dealerships

GoTo has introduced GoTo Connect for Automotive, an AI-driven communications platform tailored specifically for car dealerships. The platform aims to enhance customer interactions and support dealerships in driving growth through improved sales and customer loyalty.With less than one-third of dealerships...

68% of U.S. workers are drowning in mundane tasks

A new survey from Eagle Hill Consulting reveals that 68% of U.S. workers feel trapped in a cycle of low-value, mind-numbing tasks. While companies tout their commitment to operational efficiency, it seems employees are drowning in inefficiency, and they have...

ServiceNow scoops up Moveworks for $2.85B

ServiceNow has announced its acquisition of AI-driven workplace automation platform Moveworks for $2.85 billion, combining forces to enhance AI capabilities across the workplace. The move aims to integrate ServiceNow’s advanced agentic AI with Moveworks’ user-friendly AI assistant and enterprise search...

The Home Depot debuts Magic Apron, an AI tool for DIY assistance

The Home Depot is rolling out Magic Apron, an AI-powered assistant designed to help customers tackle everything from lawn care to full-scale renovations without having to corner an employee in-store.Dubbed the first generative AI tool of its kind in home...

Instacart’s strategic use of AI drives inventory accuracy and customer retention

Grocery delivery company Instacart is making significant strides in enhancing its customer experience through the integration of AI in its inventory management and product substitution processes. During a recent earnings call, CEO Fidji Simo highlighted the company’s commitment to AI,...