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AI customer service frustrates user seeking human interaction

A user on Mastodon expressed frustration with a small business that uses an AI to handle customer calls. The user found the experience negative, particularly when the AI indicated that requesting a human representative would not expedite the process. This interaction highlights a growing concern among consumers about the implementation of AI in customer service and its potential to create barriers to human interaction. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential negative customer experiences with AI in service roles.

RANK_REASON User expresses opinion and frustration about AI customer service.

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AI customer service frustrates user seeking human interaction

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

    Tried to talk to a local small business about a potential purchase and they set up AI to answer their calls. After asking for a person (because I do not want a

    Tried to talk to a local small business about a potential purchase and they set up AI to answer their calls. After asking for a person (because I do not want a made up answer to my question and it's not up for debate) the AI informed me that asking for a person would not get me o…