{"id":73447,"date":"2025-09-02T12:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/?p=73447"},"modified":"2025-10-19T09:14:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T08:14:33","slug":"when-ai-sounds-human-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-customer-service-polyai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/contact-center\/when-ai-sounds-human-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-customer-service-polyai\/","title":{"rendered":"When AI Sounds Human: What It Means for the Future of Customer Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve all been there, waiting on hold to book a table, only to finally get a person on the line and then have to fight through the noise of the restaurant as we struggle to book a table for date night.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And for those unfortunate enough to be fielding these calls, it can often feel like someone is talking to you from the far side of the moon.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And it isn\u2019t just restaurants. Bad phone experiences impact every industry, from hospitality to healthcare.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s the good news: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/poly.ai\/?utm_source=cxtoday&amp;utm_medium=presslink&amp;utm_campaign=cxtoday2025&amp;utm_content=digitaltransformation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PolyAI<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> may have lifted this curse through its expertise in conversational AI and voice-based customer engagement.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speaking to CX Today, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nikola Mrk\u0161i\u0107, Co-Founder and CEO of PolyAI,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> explained:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019ve demonstrated that AI can efficiently handle the work of thousands of people for the world&#8217;s largest enterprises\u2014and do it exceptionally well\u2014enabling them to deliver lifelike and helpful experiences in every customer conversation.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur high-quality conversational AI agents often sound indistinguishable from human representatives.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indeed, PolyAI\u2019s agents are used today in thousands of live deployments, spanning approximately 45 languages and dozens of countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These conversational AI systems empower businesses to seamlessly manage conversations on a massive scale around the clock.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to Mrk\u0161i\u0107, his company\u2019s voice agents currently do the work of about 1,000 full-time employees when it comes to their largest-scale enterprise deployments live today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With advanced speech understanding, high-fidelity voice capabilities, and a refined, elegant interaction flow, PolyAI ensures a smooth and natural engagement between the caller and the enterprise they\u2019re trying to reach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Pushing the Envelope for Conversational Experiences<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At its core, PolyAI specializes in AI-powered conversational agents designed to enhance customer service experiences.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike many firms offering contact center technology that prioritizes chat-based automation, PolyAI first mastered voice solutions, helping businesses deliver natural conversations over the phone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhile many claimed that voice calls would become a thing of the past,\u201d said Mrk\u0161i\u0107, \u201cthe fact is that when you absolutely need something resolved, you pick up the phone.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Mrk\u0161i\u0107, this is true across <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">industries<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Regardless of which sector you\u2019re operating in, it comes down to providing the best customer experience possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> added, \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you look at the landscape right now, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what&#8217;s the last good experience you&#8217;ve had with an automated agent?\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCompanies that really care about your experience are using conversational AI not just to create efficiency, but also to treat you like a human being.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThat&#8217;s where we come into play. That&#8217;s why we push the envelope so much in terms of being humanlike and achieving CSAT improvements.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Empowering H<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uman Representatives to Work as Proactive Problem-Solvers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s not just about metrics and automation; PolyAI\u2019s work also highlights how human agents can be better utilized.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In modern contact centers, AI-driven automation is reshaping the way agents engage with customers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By handling routine inquiries, such as account lookups, FAQs, and transactional requests, AI frees up human agents to focus on more complex, high-value interactions that demand emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shift allows contact center professionals to address wider challenges, such as resolving intricate customer issues, improving loyalty and retention, and strategizing proactive outreach efforts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, AI enhances workflow efficiency by streamlining data collection and providing real-time customer insights, enabling agents to make informed decisions faster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It doesn\u2019t replace human intuition but augments it, allowing agents to approach problems with deeper knowledge and personalized responses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrating AI into the contact center ultimately transforms agents from reactive responders into proactive problem-solvers, elevating service quality while driving meaningful business outcomes, as Mrk\u0161i\u0107 explains:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe were early movers in this space, and we&#8217;ve scaled systems now that can do the work of a thousand full-time employees, often in different languages and different use cases.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><i>You can hear <\/i><i>PolyAI\u2019s<\/i><i> agents in action by <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/tv\/cx\/can-you-distinguish-between-this-ai-voice-agent-and-a-real-person-polyai\/\">checking out a demo here<\/a><i>.<\/i>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there, waiting on hold to book a table, only to finally get a person on the line and then have to fight through the noise of the restaurant as we struggle to book a table for date night.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And for those unfortunate enough to be fielding these calls, it can often feel [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4983,"featured_media":73449,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11850,61016],"class_list":["post-73447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-contact-center","category-customer-analytics-intelligence","tag-agent-assist","tag-agentic-ai","tag-ai-agents","tag-ccaas","tag-user-experience","tag-virtual-agent","brands_to_track-polyai","editorial_type-interview","intent-evaluation","target_audience-industry-professional"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>When AI Sounds Human: What It Means for the Future of Customer Service - CX Today Conversational AI Voice Agents: The Future of Customer Service with PolyAI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CX Today covers Contact Center &amp; Omnichannel\u200b news including Agent Assist, Agentic AI, AI Agents, CCaaS, User Experience, Virtual Agent and more. 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