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Pegasystems surveyed 6,000 global consumers about their thoughts on AI and customer engagement.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
↳ Consumers unknowingly use more AI than they realize:
● 77% use AI-powered services or devices
● Only 33% think they do
↳ People think they get AI...but they really don't:
● 70% say they understand AI
● 50% don't understand AI can solve problems
● 37% don't understand AI can interpret speech
● 35% don't understand AI can mimic humans
↳ AI today doesn't meet expectations and stirs up fears:
● 70% are fearful of AI.
● Only 27% think AI can deliver the same or better customer service as humans
↳ ...making consumers unsure if businesses should use it with them:
● 1/3 are comfortable with it
● 1/3 are neutral
● 1/3 are uncomfortable with it
↳ Despite all this, the future for AI in CX looks bright:
● 73% are open to businesses using AI if it makes life easier
● 38% think AI will soon improve customer service
● Only 26% disagree
What do you think? Is AI the future of customer experience, or is it still too early to tell?
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