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Hong Kong customer service complaints surge, with AI use cited as a major factor

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Customer service complaints in Hong Kong have surged, already surpassing the total for the entire previous year by September. A significant portion of these complaints are linked to the use of AI by companies, leading to consumer frustration. Issues cited include difficulty reaching human agents, poor courtesy, and slow response times, indicating a growing gap between service quality and consumer expectations. AI

IMPACT Increased use of AI in customer service may lead to greater consumer dissatisfaction if not implemented effectively, potentially impacting brand loyalty and service quality.

RANK_REASON Article discusses consumer sentiment and frustration related to AI use in customer service, rather than a specific AI product release or research.

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Hong Kong customer service complaints surge, with AI use cited as a major factor

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    AI use fuels frustration as Hong Kong customer service complaints top 2025 total

    The Hong Kong public’s dissatisfaction with customer service is growing, with complaints in the first nine months of the year already exceeding the total for 2025 and many involving companies’ overreliance on artificial intelligence (AI). The Consumer Council received 3,078 compl…

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