Service teams have lots on their plates right now, and customers expect seamless, instantaneous customer support. And while AI can certainly be used to make support agents' lives easier, it's too difficult to implement without an army of developers and accruing high costs…right? Not quite. Zendesk has made AI tools that are accessible to companies and teams of all sizes.

As AI applications become more sophisticated, they can increase productivity in many ways. By automating mundane activities, AI can free up staff time to work on more engaging tasks. Smart algorithms can also help companies identify patterns and trends that traditional methods may have missed. This article explores the potential of AI to improve productivity and reduce labor costs. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, AI can help you be more efficient and save money.

Financial services are at a pivotal point in the industry. The meteoric rise of NFTs and cryptocurrency has given way to rumblings of a pending recession, fuelled by the collapse of several notable banks in recent months. As we emerge from the pandemic, however, some things haven’t changed: virtual work is the new normal. Many employees are still remote and customers expect to connect with your company on their mobile devices.

Even Fintech companies are not immune to financial crises. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen banking systems collapse with yet another rise in interest rates by the Fed. Global financial regulators agree that the banking system is secure, healthy and flowing with cash. However, while that may be so, all that borrowing and decrease in consumer confidence shows just how much strain is on the financial system – and fintech customer experiences.

Generative AI and the hype of ChatGPT changed the tech industry overnight raising concerns over the role of social responsibility in AI. We need to welcome AI into the workforce in a brand-safe way where enterprises, employees, and consumers feel safe using it. At Netomi, we invented Sanctioned AI to do exactly that – a powerful combination of generative tech and LLMs that allow brands to respond to more customer queries, while preserving brand safety and customer experience.

Customer service (CS) platforms have been adopting conversational AI at incredible rates as consumers expect a higher quality customer experience. Many of these platforms are rushing to break into the market and boost sales but are making some basic mistakes in the process. The focus for newly emerging technologies has been predominantly on user interface (UI) and aesthetics rather than functionality and performance.

At Freshworks, we have always built software that delivers value to our customers. It starts with a deep understanding of the day-to-day users of our solutions.