I didn't see a choice that matched exactly what I would want. Ideally, I'd like to be able to use a site that makes everything clear and straightforward. However, I do like to know that there is a person I can speak with if I have questions, and I consider access to a live (and, we hope, competent) person part of a customer service.
I really don,t see a way where machines could match Humans, Nature created man to be a relational being, machine can,t match that. machine would do a good job but Humans will do a better job.
Of course they are not the same. But some customer services can be automated and be as good as what human can do. It is not that machines will replace us any time soon, but I would prefer to get pre-recorded answers to FAQs than the system telling me "all our representatives are currently unavailable". When human customer services agent is unavailable, the machine can be there to answer "basic" questions.
"I didn't see a choice that matched exactly what I would want. "
The same with me. Nowadays, we can't ignore the fact that machines are becoming "more and more intelligent", but they can not handle our emotion yet (maybe never).
@HH, Yes, though I bet someone is working on algorithms to address that based on wording. Still, computers are limited to what's been programmed. So if you have an issue that is not standard, you usually need a person to help.
That's why LivePerson will be a hit for those organizations that understand that. It is the same support options just more in touch with the consumer. It will help to increase conversions and keeping customers satisfied.
Ariella, You'll have to wait for the day we fuse man and machine. It's gonna happen (or has it already?) Anyway, there was one featured in Aliens 3. You wouldn't have guessed she was a machine until everyone thought she was dead and she just bounced back. I think she combines feelings with 100 percent expertise!
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