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Chatbots

Chatbots are hot. These solutions designed to simulate conversation with human users are being used in an increasingly wide variety of industries. See below for the latest chatbot news, trends, and solutions.

Features

Speech Analytics Expands Beyond Voice

AI innovations mean interaction analytics can provide more actionable insights.

2024 Vertical Market Case Studies: A Speech Technology Special Report

A look at how speech technology solved real-world problems in seven industry sectors.

2024 Vertical Market Case Studies: Speech Technology in Hospitality

Golden Nugget is handling customer calls with PolyAI virtual assistants.

2024 Vertical Market Case Studies: Speech Technology in Waste Management

Republic Services hauls in employee improvements with speech analytics.

Industry Voices

Generative AI Will Redefine Crucial Work Skills, but It Can’t Replace Human Expertise

GenAI signals new possibilities, and it's inevitable that certain tasks will be automated. But humans won't be replaced; instead, their roles will be elevated.

Preventing Deepfake Phishing from Leaving Customers on the Hook

Customer service personnel need to be trained to detect and react to deepfake phishing attempts. (Featured on SmartCustomerService.com.)

AI Voice: Working with, Not Against, Humans

Companies can leverage automated voice in new ways, building fuller, more authentic connections with their audiences.

Conversational AI Is Finding Its Voice

The future of multilingual support lies with conversational artificial intelligence.

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Mobile Apps Need Better Speech Interfaces

Now is the time to consider how your company could implement or upgrade its voice assistant mobile app interfaces.

From Labyrinth to Lifeline: How Mobile Apps Are Revolutionizing Government Services

Apps are fundamentally changing the way people access services like license renewals and tax filing, and speech technologies are playing a central role.

Generative AI’s 6 Paradoxes for Customer Service

The tensions and undercurrents in the wake of genAI should be better understood.

Speech Technology Is Primed for a Big Leap Forward

Personal assistants? Try personalized assistants.