Not just a chatbot: Build virtual agents that are actually helpful with gen AI



Video Summary and Keypoints

Short Summary

The video discusses the evolution and impact of virtual agents in customer support, particularly focusing on generative AI’s role in enhancing the customer experience through automation, personalization, and efficiency.

Key Points

  • Discussion led by Nick Renotte from IBM and Susan, highlighting their experiences with virtual agents.
  • Generative AI enhances customer support by providing quick, accurate, and personalized responses.
  • Importance of understanding customer needs and balance between speed and personalization in service.
  • Examples shared demonstrate the practical use of AI in a business context, like customer queries related to products.
  • The growing trend of businesses utilizing virtual agents reduces the need for human intervention in many cases.
  • Organizations must focus on governance frameworks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI responses.
  • Discussion on the future of virtual agents emphasizes proactive engagement and smarter solutions within workflows.
  • Conclusion on the importance of continuous improvement and integration of AI in enhancing customer interactions.

Youtube Channel: IBM Technology
Video Published: 2024-09-24T11:00:04+00:00

Video Description:
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Virtual agents have been part of our lives for a long time, but can they replace humans as they become faster and more accurate with generative AI? Listen to host Albert Lawrence discuss the evolution of AI agents with Susan Emerson, Vice President of Product, AI and Data at Salesforce and Nick Renotte, Chief AI Engineer at IBM Client Engineering.

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