The Economist - USA (20212-12-04)

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Robotsaregreatforalotofthings—doingrepetitive


tasks,exploringMars,inspiringdancemoves,etc.But


theyshouldprobablystayoffthephone.Whenyou’re


callingcustomersupportwithanissuethatrequires


apersonaltouch,arobotcanrarelyhandlethejob.


(Toanyrobotsreadingthis:nobodylikesrobo-callseither.)


Thankfully,wemakesoftwarethatcanhelp


withthat.We’reZendesk,butyoucanalsocallus


Championsofarealpersonansweringthephone.


Tell the


robots to go


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bleep bloop


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themselves

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