news Wired Ai 2026-07-15

AI Chatbots Frustrate Customers Instead of Improving Service

The increasing reliance on AI chatbots by companies is leading to more infuriating customer service experiences rather than smarter solutions. An ebike delivery issue illustrates this chatbot 'hell'.

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