Technology

Will Hallucinating Bots Ruin Our Automated CX Future?
June 14, 2023 at 1:45 pm

At this very moment we're at an inflection point in the customer service industry. ChatGPT and its Google, Meta, and Amazon.com-backed competitors are the technical breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. At long last, we have the potential to break free of our contact center and BPO legacy and drive true cost efficiency through automation. In…

Harnessing the Power of AI for Retail Merchandising
June 13, 2023 at 10:39 am

A retailer’s ability to create a seamless and relevant experience for their customers ultimately can be the difference between gaining loyalty or falling behind competitors. Today’s customers are looking for faster connections to the items they’re looking for and want personalization at every step along the way. This is why the pressure to nail online…

How to Combine AI and Human Creativity to Enhance the Retail Experience
June 8, 2023 at 1:37 pm

In today's retail landscape, brands are embracing artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technology solutions to keep up with the competition and provide their customers with the best possible shopping experiences. However, it's equally important to maintain a personal touch and human element to create a truly immersive and engaging experience. The most successful retailers will…

How Can AI Tools Transform the Retail Space?
June 6, 2023 at 6:11 pm

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly popular tool across a number of industries, with the retail space being no exception. Earlier this year, a report published by Fact.MR showed that global AI in the retail market has the potential to surge to $8 billion by 2033, expanding at 30.3 percent on a compound annual…

The Dynamic Interplay Between Human Insights and AI in Inventory Management, Customer Care
June 6, 2023 at 9:49 am

The retail industry’s commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) is unmatched, surpassing all industries except finance. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), a staggering $300 billion investment in AI is anticipated by 2026. This influx of resources promises to augment the relationship between humans and machines, delivering immense advantages to brands and consumers. There's a…

ChatGPT is Now Guiding Consumer Decisions; What Does it Mean for Brands?
May 29, 2023 at 7:05 pm

Among the hallmarks of direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce is the ability to learn, directly from the consumer, what helped guide their purchase decision. Over the years, such insights have given DTC brands the jump on many up-and-coming marketing channels, including podcasts, Snapchat, TikTok … and at this moment, ChatGPT. Within the past few months, consumer responses…

You Understand What Your Customers Want. Does Your Search Engine?
May 25, 2023 at 10:07 am

Understanding what customers wanted was pretty simple in a physical store. They could tell a store associate, “I need a coat for a ski trip,” or simply point to an item to say, “I need something like that.” With the introduction of online shopping, the e-commerce search bar became the store associate. A customer simply…

ChatGPT Won’t Replace Retail Customer Service Agents
May 23, 2023 at 4:35 pm

Ever since ChatGPT was released near the end of 2022, organizations and decision makers have been scrambling to figure out how they can use the new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to work better, faster and more effectively. Customer service delivery is no exception. It really does feel like a breakthrough moment for technology,…

How Small Businesses Can Improve Their Digital Marketing in the Blink of an AI
May 23, 2023 at 4:18 pm

Technology is advancing at an extremely fast pace — just look at how quickly ChatGPT has become a household name. It has dominated news cycles and heightened our awareness and understanding of where, and how, artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting our lives. From digital assistants like Siri, to predicting customer behavior and preferences, AI is…

The Potential of ChatGPT Integration in the World of Logistics
May 22, 2023 at 9:41 am

In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, and the hype has been growing ever since. Some people ask ChatGPT to carry on philosophical conversations, compose love poems, and spit out edgy rap lyrics. Those in the logistics sector are finding other ways to put ChatGPT’s talents to use. We're harnessing the platform to improve our customer…