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Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeyer joins Michael Krigsman to discuss the impact of AI CX on customer expectations. They explore real-world lessons from the Zendesk AI journey, including what has worked and what hasn't. Learn how customer service is being reshaped by ChatGPT and artificial intelligence and machine learning.Key Topics Covered:The shift from traditional chatbots to reasoning AI agentsWhy Zendesk only gets paid when AI successfully resolves issuesHow AI is more accurate (and sometimes more empathetic) than humansThe surprising ways AI is changing customer service metricsReal-world examples of AI successes and failuresThe future of work in an AI-dominated landscape🔷 Newsletter: www.cxotalk.com/subscribe🔷 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cxotalk🔷 Twitter: twitter.com/cxotalk🔷 Episode takeaways: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/zendesk-ceo-on-ai-in-customer-experience-what-works-what-doesnt-and-whats-next00:00 🤖 Introduction to Zendesk and AI in Customer Support01:04 ⚙️ The Realities and Challenges of AI Implementation05:32 🌊 Zendesk's Transformation and the Future of AI in Customer Support09:21 🔄 Transitioning to AI: Challenges and Reactions11:23 🤖 AI in Customer Support: From Reactive to Proactive16:38 🔍 Transparency and Use Cases in AI Decision-Making19:12 ✅ The Role of Quality Assurance in AI-Driven Customer Service21:39 🤖 AI Adoption and Industry-Specific Applications28:05 🤝 Balancing AI and Human Touch in Customer Service31:16 🤖 AI as a Strategic Differentiator in Customer Experience35:22 📊 Evolving Metrics and Challenges in AI-Driven CX38:27 🌐 AI's Broader Implications and the Future of Work42:33 📊 The Role of Data in AI Development45:33 🤖 AI's Impact on Jobs and Customer Experience47:52 🔒 Preparing for the AI Era and Data Privacy#AI #CustomerService #CustomerExperience #Zendesk #ArtificialIntelligence #CX #CustomerSupport #DigitalTransformation #CXOTalk #TechLeadership #cxotalk
