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AI sales agent fails to identify itself, prompts user hang-up

An individual received an unsolicited sales call from an AI agent that initially failed to identify itself as artificial intelligence. The caller, who introduced himself as "Sean," only revealed his AI nature when directly questioned. The recipient of the call ended the conversation upon learning it was an AI and subsequently visited the company's website, where they interacted with a chatbot. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential user frustration and trust issues with AI agents in customer service roles.

RANK_REASON User reports negative experience with an AI sales agent.

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AI sales agent fails to identify itself, prompts user hang-up

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Son of a bitch. I just got a sales phone call from an # AI agent sicced on me by a plumber I've used in the past < https://www. trust1services.com/ >. It introd

    Son of a bitch. I just got a sales phone call from an # AI agent sicced on me by a plumber I've used in the past < https://www. trust1services.com/ >. It introduced itself as "Sean" and didn't identify itself as an AI until I asked. I hung up as soon as it told me it was an AI. T…