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AI receptionist frustrates user, prompting in-person complaint

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A user expressed extreme frustration with an AI receptionist at their dermatologist's office, leading them to drive to the office to complain. The AI repeatedly interrupted the user while they were attempting to provide their phone number, despite assurances it would not. This negative experience with the AI system prompted the user to abandon the call and seek in-person resolution. AI

IMPACT Highlights common frustrations with current AI customer service interactions.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a common AI application, not a novel development.

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AI receptionist frustrates user, prompting in-person complaint

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User complaint about a common AI application, not a novel development.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I'm driving to my dermatologist because his AI receptionist asked me for my phone number and interrupted me after I got out 5 or 6 digits to ask for the whole 1

    I'm driving to my dermatologist because his AI receptionist asked me for my phone number and interrupted me after I got out 5 or 6 digits to ask for the whole 10 digit number. I started again and again was interrupted. Instead of answering, I said, "I have twice tried to give you…

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