#Best Customer Service Experience

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Tackle Common Challenges and Exceed Customer Expectations

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one thing remains constant: customer experience, or CX, is very critical indeed. When it comes to marketing, any business that offers superior customer service will have their exceptional service brand. However, this chat is not over yet. This level of development is crucial for championing and maintaining the status quo and a firm hold on the game. So what I want to stress next in this article is the fact that CX champions should never be satisfied with ordinary customer service opportunities and that they should continue to raise the bar seeking for more information directly from consumers and by analyzing data.

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[martechnology]

The customer experience (CX) is an important aspect of marketing strategies, as the customer is king, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to reevaluate their customer experience initiatives with an aim to create an exceptional journey for every customer. Today, customer service is extremely important to customers. A report of Microsoft on the global state of customer service showcased that 61% of consumers have stopped doing business with a brand because of poor customer service.

[merl-out]

Breaking Customer Promises and The Harms of Online Business

I ordered a laptop from BestBuy on sale. The next day, I received an email that the order was cancelled. I pulled up a chat to ask why exactly my order was cancelled.

They don't deliver to hotels.

Okay. Sure.

I asked if I could change the address to my work place and was told to fully re-order everything and I would receive a refund for the post-sale price difference. Okay. Sure.

I received the laptop, and it wouldn't turn on.

I took it to my nearest BestBuy. They swap it out easy as pie. I think to myself, "I should've just gone here from the beginning."

Ah, but no matter. I have a laptop and it works great!

I wait a week. No refund. I call them. They assure me, I'll receive an e-mail with the refund in 48-72 hours. Okay. Sure.

I wait another week, just to give them space to process the influx of end of year orders. No refund. I call them again. "The billing cycle takes a month," they tell me, "the refund will come in around 30 days."

Okay. Sure.

It's been four months, friends, and I finally reach out again. Armed with my case ID number, three BestBuy supplied chat logs of customer service agents promising me my refund, a free day and a whole lot of righteous fury. How could they deny me this? I explain all of this to John, the customer service agent. And what does he say to me?

"Sorry to hear this, it is very disappointing, however I will try to resolve your issue as soon as possible. I would like to inform you that, we do not have an option to honor the price match for the old price for canceled order."

…What? Excuse me? I explain again, "They've all told me differently. I have evidence of your company representatives promising me this refund."

"I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience and I’m sorry you are having to face this issue. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience caused and incorrect information provided by previous agent. As it is canceled order we do not have an option to honor the previous sale price." John tells me, merciless.

But it wasn't just one agent, I argue. I have proof. They all told me the same thing. So, I Karen. I admit it, I tell him, "Let me speak to a supervisor."

"I can surely arrange for a supervisor, but I want to let you know that I've thoroughly investigated all potential solutions in this situation. Believe me, if there were any available options to provide you with refund, I would have already taken care of it. Getting a supervisor wouldn't have been necessary since I've already explored this option on your behalf." John tells me.

And here's the thing, friends, I do believe him. He doesn't seem like a bad guy, even though he's complicit in stealing money from me, but in the words of an anachronistic Anne Boleyn, like what was I supposed to do? What's the worst thing that can happen, John, if I ask to speak to your manager? Explain it to me.

Is it a waste of my time? Four months after the theft occurred, to chase down $430 like some cadaver dog sniffing up and down a river after the frost melted to see if I can pick up on a trail? After four months, will one more conversation, one more long shot, really be the straw that breaks my back?? At worst, what will happen, John? Will I waste more company time? Good. I hope I waste at least $430 of company time. Frankly, I hope I waste more.

A supervisor is reviewing the chat logs now before they get back to me. They're a floor supervisor, but they didn't provide a name. Pray for me, friends.

[girlwiththegreenhat]

tell me you've never had to use skype without telling me you've never had to use skype: you complain about discord

[butcharyastark]

its always funny to me when ppl say nobody is hiring bc like yeah this is an issue happening rn w fake hiring ads and shit, but its an instant sign to me somebody's a middle class uni student looking for a paying starting job for their field rather than "any" job they want that they imply. bc you know who is literally always hiring? cleaning jobs. factory jobs. farm jobs. and i aint gonna lie bc those jobs and the reputation of them can suck. but so does customer service. and yet ppl still think theyre "above" the other careers. lol

[weatheringtea]

Oh dear.

But, you know, there was a design flaw and Winry had to fix it... and make it better... she's a perfectionist and that's just what they do.

I wrote it, I may as well share it, and I hope you have a laugh lol.

Reinventing the Happy Metal Serpent - AO3 Summary:

Necessity is not the mother of all invention, Winry’s propensity to optimize AutoMail is. If those other manufacturers don't have all your best interests in mind, at least you know Winry's got you. Ed ends up learning more than he ever wanted to know about Cosmetic AutoMail.

[tofupixel]

⭐ So you want to learn pixel art? ⭐

🔹 Part 1 of ??? - The Basics!

Hello, my name is Tofu and I'm a professional pixel artist. I have been supporting myself with freelance pixel art since 2020, when I was let go from my job during the pandemic.

My progress, from 2017 to 2024. IMO the only thing that really matters is time and effort, not some kind of natural talent for art.

This guide will not be comprehensive, as nobody should be expected to read allat. Instead I will lean heavily on my own experience, and share what worked for me, so take everything with a grain of salt. This is a guide, not a tutorial. Cheers!

🔹 Do I need money?

NO!!! Pixel art is one of the most accessible mediums out there.

I still use a mouse because I prefer it to a tablet! You won't be at any disadvantage here if you can't afford the best hardware or software.

Because our canvases are typically very small, you don't need a good PC to run a good brush engine or anything like that.

✨Did you know? One of the most skilled and beloved pixel artists uses MS PAINT! Wow!!

🔹 What software should I use?

Here are some of the most popular programs I see my friends and peers using. Stars show how much I recommend the software for beginners! ⭐

💰 Paid options:

⭐⭐⭐ Aseprite (for PC) - $19.99

This is what I and many other pixel artists use. You may find when applying to jobs that they require some knowledge of Aseprite. Since it has become so popular, companies like that you can swap raw files between artists.

Aseprite is amazingly customizable, with custom skins, scripts and extensions on Itch.io, both free and paid.

If you have ever used any art software before, it has most of the same features and should feel fairly familiar to use. It features a robust animation suite and a tilemap feature, which have saved me thousands of hours of labour in my work. The software is also being updated all the time, and the developers listen to the users. I really recommend Aseprite!

⭐ Photoshop (for PC) - Monthly $$

A decent option for those who already are used to the PS interface. Requires some setup to get it ready for pixel-perfect art, but there are plenty of tutorials for doing so.

Animation is also much more tedious on PS which you may want to consider before investing time!

⭐⭐ ProMotion NG (for PC) - $19.00

An advanced and powerful software which has many features Aseprite does not, including Colour Cycling and animated tiles.

⭐⭐⭐ Pixquare (for iOS) - $7.99 - $19.99 (30% off with code 'tofu'!!)

Probably the best app available for iPad users, in active development, with new features added all the time.

Look! My buddy Jon recommends it highly, and uses it often.

One cool thing about Pixquare is that it takes Aseprite raw files! Many of my friends use it to work on the same project, both in their office and on the go.

⭐ Procreate (for iOS) - $12.99

If you have access to Procreate already, it's a decent option to get used to doing pixel art. It does however require some setup. Artist Pixebo is famously using Procreate, and they have tutorials of their own if you want to learn.

⭐⭐ ReSprite iOS and Android. (free trial, but:) $19.99 premium or $$ monthly

ReSprite is VERY similar in terms of UI to Aseprite, so I can recommend it. They just launched their Android release!

🆓 Free options:

⭐⭐⭐ Libresprite (for PC)

Libresprite is an alternative to Aseprite. It is very, very similar, to the point where documentation for Aseprite will be helpful to Libresprite users.

⭐⭐ Pixilart (for PC and mobile)

A free in-browser app, and also a mobile app! It is tied to the website Pixilart, where artists upload and share their work. A good option for those also looking to get involved in a community.

⭐⭐ Dotpict (for mobile)

Dotpict is similar to Pixilart, with a mobile app tied to a website, but it's a Japanese service. Did you know that in Japanese, pixel art is called 'Dot Art'? Dotpict can be a great way to connect with a different community of pixel artists! They also have prompts and challenges often.

🔹 So I got my software, now what?

◽Nice! Now it's time for the basics of pixel art.

❗ WAIT ❗ Before this section, I want to add a little disclaimer. All of these rules/guidelines can be broken at will, and some 'no-nos' can look amazing when done intentionally.

The pixel-art fundamentals can be exceedingly helpful to new artists, who may feel lost or overwhelmed by choice. But if you feel they restrict you too harshly, don't force yourself! At the end of the day it's your art, and you shouldn't try to contort yourself into what people think a pixel artist 'should be'. What matters is your own artistic expression. 💕👍

◽Phew! With that out of the way...

🔸"The Rules"

There are few hard 'rules' of pixel art, mostly about scaling and exporting. Some of these things will frequently trip up newbies if they aren't aware, and are easy to overlook.

🔹Scaling method

There are a couple ways of scaling your art. The default in most art programs, and the entire internet, is Bi-linear scaling, which usually works out fine for most purposes. But as pixel artists, we need a different method.

Both are scaled up x10. See the difference?

On the left is scaled using Bilinear, and on the right is using Nearest-Neighbor. We love seeing those pixels stay crisp and clean, so we use nearest-neighbor. 

(Most pixel-art programs have nearest-neighbor enabled by default! So this may not apply to you, but it's important to know.)

🔹Mixels

Mixels are when there are different (mixed) pixel sizes in the same image.

Here I have scaled up my art- the left is 200%, and the right is 150%. Yuck!

As we can see, the "pixel" sizes end up different. We generally try to scale our work by multiples of 100 - 200%, 300% etc. rather than 150%. At larger scales however, the minute differences in pixel sizes are hardly noticeable!

Mixels are also sometimes seen when an artist scales up their work, then continues drawing on it with a 1 pixel brush.

Many would say that this is not great looking! This type of pixels can be indicative of a beginner artist. But there are plenty of creative pixel artists out there who mixels intentionally, making something modern and cool.

🔹Saving Your Files

We usually save our still images as .PNGs as they don’t create any JPEG artifacts or loss of quality. It's a little hard to see here, but there are some artifacts, and it looks a little blurry. It also makes the art very hard to work with if we are importing a JPEG.

For animations .GIF is good, but be careful of the 256 colour limit. Try to avoid using too many blending mode layers or gradients when working with animations. If you aren’t careful, your animation could flash afterwards, as the .GIF tries to reduce colours wherever it can. It doesn’t look great!

Here's an old piece from 2021 where I experienced .GIF lossiness, because I used gradients and transparency, resulting in way too many colours.

🔹Pixel Art Fundamentals - Techniques and Jargon

❗❗Confused about Jaggies? Anti-Aliasing? Banding? Dithering? THIS THREAD is for you❗❗

As far as I'm concerned, this is THE tutorial of all time for understanding pixel art. These are techniques created and named by the community of people who actually put the list together, some of the best pixel artists alive currently. Please read it!!

🔸How To Learn

Okay, so you have your software, and you're all ready to start. But maybe you need some more guidance? Try these tutorials and resources! It can be helpful to work along with a tutorial until you build your confidence up.

⭐⭐ Pixel Logic (A Digital Book) - $10 A very comprehensive visual guide book by a very skilled and established artist in the industry. I own a copy myself.

⭐⭐⭐ StudioMiniBoss - free A collection of visual tutorials, by the artist that worked on Celeste! When starting out, if I got stuck, I would go and scour his tutorials and see how he did it.

⭐ Lospec Tutorials - free A very large collection of various tutorials from all over the internet. There is a lot to sift through here if you have the time.

⭐⭐⭐ Cyangmou's Tutorials - free (tipping optional) Cyangmou is one of the most respected and accomplished modern pixel artists, and he has amassed a HUGE collection of free and incredibly well-educated visual tutorials. He also hosts an educational stream every week on Twitch called 'pixelart for beginners'.

⭐⭐⭐ Youtube Tutorials - free There are hundreds, if not thousands of tutorials on YouTube, but it can be tricky to find the good ones. My personal recommendations are MortMort, Brandon, and AdamCYounis- these guys really know what they're talking about!

🔸 How to choose a canvas size

When looking at pixel art turorials, we may see people suggest things like 16x16, 32x32 and 64x64. These are standard sizes for pixel art games with tiles. However, if you're just making a drawing, you don't necessarily need to use a standard canvas size like that.

What I like to think about when choosing a canvas size for my illustrations is 'what features do I think it is important to represent?' And make my canvas as small as possible, while still leaving room for my most important elements.

Imagine I have characters in a scene like this:

I made my canvas as small as possible (232 x 314), but just big enough to represent the features and have them be recognizable (it's Good Omens fanart 😤)!! If I had made it any bigger, I would be working on it for ever, due to how much more foliage I would have to render.

If you want to do an illustration and you're not sure, just start at somewhere around 100x100 - 200x200 and go from there.

It's perfectly okay to crop your canvas, or scale it up, or crunch your art down at any point if you think you need a different size. I do it all the time! It only takes a bit of cleanup to get you back to where you were.

🔸Where To Post

Outside of just regular socials, Twitter, Tumblr, Deviantart, Instagram etc, there are a few places that lean more towards pixel art that you might not have heard of.

⭐ Lospec Lospec is a low-res focused art website. Some pieces get given a 'monthly masterpiece' award. Not incredibly active, but I believe there are more features being added often.

⭐⭐ Pixilart Pixilart is a very popular pixel art community, with an app tied to it. The community tends to lean on the young side, so this is a low-pressure place to post with an relaxed vibe.

⭐⭐ Pixeljoint Pixeljoint is one of the big, old-school pixel art websites. You can only upload your art unscaled (1x) because there is a built-in zoom viewer. It has a bit of a reputation for being elitist (back in the 00s it was), but in my experience it's not like that any more. This is a fine place for a pixel artist to post if they are really interested in learning, and the history. The Hall of Fame has some of the most famous / impressive pixel art pieces that paved the way for the work we are doing today.

⭐⭐⭐ Cafe Dot Cafe Dot is my art server so I'm a little biased here. 🍵 It was created during the recent social media turbulence. We wanted a place to post art with no algorithms, and no NFT or AI chuds. We have a heavy no-self-promotion rule, and are more interested in community than skill or exclusivity. The other thing is that we have some kind of verification system- you must apply to be a Creator before you can post in the Art feed, or use voice. This helps combat the people who just want to self-promo and dip, or cause trouble, as well as weed out AI/NFT people. Until then, you are still welcome to post in any of the threads or channels. There is a lot to do in Cafe Dot. I host events weekly, so check the threads!

⭐⭐/r/pixelart The pixel art subreddit is pretty active! I've also heard some of my friends found work through posting here, so it's worth a try if you're looking. However, it is still Reddit- so if you're sensitive to rude people, or criticism you didn't ask for, you may want to avoid this one. Lol

🔸 Where To Find Work

You need money? I got you! As someone who mostly gets scouted on social media, I can share a few tips with you:

Put your email / portfolio in your bio Recruiters don't have all that much time to find artists, make it as easy as possible for someone to find your important information!

Clean up your profile If your profile feed is all full of memes, most people will just tab out rather than sift through. Doesn't apply as much to Tumblr if you have an art tag people can look at.

Post regularly, and repost Activity beats everything in the social media game. It's like rolling the dice, and the more you post the more chances you have. You have to have no shame, it's all business baby

Outside of just posting regularly and hoping people reach out to you, it can be hard to know where to look. Here are a few places you can sign up to and post around on.

/r/INAT INAT (I Need A Team) is a subreddit for finding a team to work with. You can post your portfolio here, or browse for people who need artists.

/r/GameDevClassifieds Same as above, but specifically for game-related projects.

Remote Game Jobs / Work With Indies Like Indeed but for game jobs. Browse them often, or get email notifications.

VGen VGen is a website specifically for commissions. You need a code from another verified artist before you can upgrade your account and sell, so ask around on social media or ask your friends. Once your account is upgraded, you can make a 'menu' of services people can purchase, and they send you an offer which you are able to accept, decline, or counter.

The evil websites of doom: Fiverr and Upwork I don't recommend them!! They take a big cut of your profit, and the sites are teeming with NFT and AI people hoping to make a quick buck. The site is also extremely oversaturated and competitive, resulting in a race to the bottom (the cheapest, the fastest, doing the most for the least). Imagine the kind of clients who go to these websites, looking for the cheapest option. But if you're really desperate...

🔸 Community

I do really recommend getting involved in a community. Finding like-minded friends can help you stay motivated to keep drawing. One day, those friends you met when you were just starting out may become your peers in the industry. Making friends is a game changer!

Discord servers Nowadays, the forums of old are mostly abandoned, and people split off into many different servers. Cafe Dot, Pixel Art Discord (PAD), and if you can stomach scrolling past all the AI slop, you can browse Discord servers here.

Twitch Streams Twitch has kind of a bad reputation for being home to some of the more edgy gamers online, but the pixel art community is extremely welcoming and inclusive. Some of the people I met on Twitch are my friends to this day, and we've even worked together on different projects! Browse pixel art streams here, or follow some I recommend: NickWoz, JDZombi, CupOhJoe, GrayLure, LumpyTouch, FrankiePixelShow, MortMort, Sodor, NateyCakes, NyuraKim, ShinySeabass, I could go on for ever really... There are a lot of good eggs on Pixel Art Twitch.

🔸 Other Helpful Websites

Palettes Lospec has a huge collection of user-made palettes, for any artist who has trouble choosing their colours, or just wants to try something fun. Rejected Palettes is full of palettes that didn't quite make it onto Lospec, ran by people who believe there are no bad colours.

The Spriters Resource TSR is an incredible website where users can upload spritesheets and tilesets from games. You can browse for your favourite childhood game, and see how they made it! This website has helped me so much in understanding how game assets come together in a scene.

VGMaps Similar to the above, except there are entire maps laid out how they would be played. This is incredible if you have to do level design, or for mocking up a scene for fun.

Game UI Database Not pixel-art specific, but UI is a very challenging part of graphics, so this site can be a game-changer for finding good references!

Retronator A digital newspaper for pixel-art lovers! New game releases, tutorials, and artworks!

Itch.io A website where people can upload, games, assets, tools... An amazing hub for game devs and game fans alike. A few of my favourite tools: Tiled, PICO-8, Pixel Composer, Juice FX, Magic Pencil for Aseprite

🔸 The End?

This is just part 1 for now, so please drop me a follow to see any more guides I release in the future. I plan on doing some writeups on how I choose colours, how to practise, and more!

I'm not an expert by any means, but everything I did to get to where I am is outlined in this guide. Pixel art is my passion, my job and my hobby! I want pixel art to be recognized everywhere as an art-form, a medium of its own outside of game-art or computer graphics!

This guide took me a long time, and took a lot of research and experience. Consider following me or supporting me if you are feeling generous.

And good luck to all the fledgling pixel artists, I hope you'll continue and have fun. I hope my guide helped you, and don't hesitate to send me an ask if you have any questions! 💕

My other tutorials (so far): How to draw Simple Grass for a game Hue Shifting

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The customer experience (CX) is an important aspect of marketing strategies, as the customer is king, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to reevaluate their customer experience initiatives with an aim to create an exceptional journey for every customer. Today, customer service is extremely important to customers. A report of Microsoft on the global state of customer service showcased that 61% of consumers have stopped doing business with a brand because of poor customer service.

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Language Processing Units (LPUs): Paving the way for advanced voice AI in contact centres - AI News

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Language Processing Units (LPUs): Paving the way for advanced voice AI in contact centres - AI News

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Have you heard about Language Processing Units (LPUs) yet? If you haven’t, prepare to be wowed! LPUs are specialised processors engineered specifically for language-related tasks. They differ from other processors that handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The LPU combines the best of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) – great at sequential tasks, and the Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) – great at concurrent tasks.

Groq is the creator of the world’s first LPU, and in terms of processing, they are the new sheriff in town: 10x faster, 90% less latency, and minimal energy than traditional Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). So, what does this mean for AI in the future?

Imagine you’re at a bustling coffee shop trying to place an order. The barista needs to hear your order, understand it amidst the noise, and get it right – quickly and efficiently. This is not unlike the daily challenges faced in customer service, where clarity and speed are paramount. Enter Language Processing Units or LPUs, the latest buzz in tech circles, especially in customer service. These specialised processors are designed to handle these exact challenges in AI-driven interactions.

Before LPUs entered the scene, CPUs and GPUs did the heavy lifting. Let’s break it down:

The Barista (CPU)

The barista is like a CPU (Central Processing Unit). This person is very skilled and can handle various tasks, from making coffee to taking orders and cleaning up. However, because the barista does everything, each task takes a bit of time, and they can only do one thing at a time. If there’s a rush of customers, the barista might get overwhelmed and slow down.

The Team of Baristas (GPU)

Now, imagine you have a team of baristas (GPU – Graphics Processing Unit). Each barista specialises in a specific task. One makes espresso, another steams milk, and another adds flavourings. This team can handle many customers simultaneously, especially if everyone wants the same type of coffee, because they can work in parallel. However, if customers start asking for highly customised orders, the team might not be as efficient since their specialisation is more suited to repetitive tasks.

Super Barista (LPU)

Finally, picture a super-efficient barista (LPU – Language Processing Unit). This robot is specifically designed to handle complex and varied coffee orders swiftly. It can understand detailed instructions quickly and adapt to each customer’s unique preferences with incredible speed and accuracy. Unlike the single barista or the team of baristas, the robot barista excels at processing these intricate orders without slowing down, no matter how many customers are lined up or how complex the orders are.

LPUs bring this level of personalisation and efficiency to customer service AI, making every interaction smoother and more intuitive. Let’s explore how these new processors are reshaping the landscape of AI communications.

Taking AI Interactions to The Next Level in Contact Centres

As far as contact centre operations go, the speed and accuracy of AI applications are crucial to success. LPUs transform voice AI, most notably enriching real-time speech-to-text and text-to-speech conversions. This improvement is key for developing more natural and efficient customer service interactions, where delays or misunderstandings can negatively impact customer satisfaction.

One of the standout benefits of LPUs is their ability to tackle the latency challenge. In customer service, where every second counts, reducing latency improves the customer experience and boosts the service’s efficiency. LPUs ensure that the dialogue between the customer and the AI is as smooth and seamless as if it were between two humans, with minimal delay.

Tatum Bisley, product lead at contact centres solutions provider Cirrus, says: “Language Processing Units are not just changing how we interact with technology in contact centres; they’re setting the stage for a future where real-time processing is seamlessly integrated across various sectors. With LPUs, we’re seeing a dramatic reduction in latency, making interactions with finance or healthcare customers as smooth and natural as face-to-face conversations.

“Much like how modern CGI has made it difficult to distinguish between real and computer-generated imagery, LPUs work behind the scenes to ensure a seamless customer experience. The average person doesn’t talk about the CPU in their laptop or the GPU in their gaming console; similarly, they won’t discuss LPUs. However, they will notice how effortlessly and naturally their interactions unfold.

“The potential applications of this technology extend far beyond our current use cases. Imagine LPUs in autonomous vehicles or real-time language translation services, where split-second processing can make a world of difference. We are just scratching the surface of what’s possible.”

The Impact of LPUs on AI’s Predictive Capabilities

Beyond merely improving real-time interactions, LPUs profoundly impact AI systems’ predictive capabilities. This is because LPUs can rapidly process large datasets that will boost AI’s predictive functions. This enhancement enables AI to react to inputs more swiftly, anticipate user needs and adapt interactions accordingly. By handling sequential predictions with much-improved efficiency, LPUs allow AI to deliver contextually relevant and timely responses, creating more natural and engaging dialogues.

Moreover, LPUs excel at creating AI that can engage in meaningful conversations, predict user intentions, and respond appropriately in real time. This advancement is pivotal for AI applications where understanding and processing human language are crucial, such as customer service or virtual assistance. Adding LPUs redefines AI’s boundaries, promising substantial progress in how machines comprehend, interact with, and serve humans. As LPUs become more integrated into AI frameworks, we can anticipate even more groundbreaking progression in AI capabilities across various industries. 

Challenges and Limitations

While the excitement around LPUs is well-founded, it’s essential to recognise the practical considerations of integrating this new technology. One main challenge is ensuring LPUs can work seamlessly with existing systems in contact centres, particularly where GPUs and CPUs are still in use, potentially limiting latency improvements. However, this should not be a major concern for contact centre managers.

Suppliers of these LPUs provide Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), meaning you pay for what you use rather than bearing the capital expense of the hardware itself—similar to what AWS did for software businesses in the 2000s. The more pressing issues are around misuse or misrepresentation. For instance, using AI to pose as a human can be problematic. While society is still catching up with these advancements, it’s crucial to check with the customer base on what is acceptable and what isn’t.

Additionally, ensuring sufficient handoffs are in place is vital—AI isn’t a silver bullet (yet). Training now focuses on maintaining and fine-tuning the systems, tweaking the models, and adjusting the prompts. So, while there are challenges, they are manageable and should not overshadow the significant benefits LPUs bring to enhancing customer interactions.

Broader Impact Beyond Contact Centres

LPUs aren’t just changing the game in contact centres; they will likely impact operations in most sectors at some point. In healthcare, for instance, real-time language processing could help with everything from scheduling appointments to understanding patient symptoms faster and more accurately. In finance, LPUs could speed up customer service interactions and reduce or even remove wait times for customers seeking advice or needing more complex problem resolution. Retail businesses can leverage LPUs to deliver personalised shopping experiences by enabling customers to find products through voice commands and receive instant information without negatively impacting the shopping experience. Of course, all of these things will take time and investment to come to fruition, but we are clearly on a path to a new kind of customer experience. But are we mere humans ready?

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, the potential for LPUs in AI development is vast. As technology advances, we can expect LPUs to become even more capable of handling more complex language processing tasks more efficiently. They will likely play a crucial role as voice AI continues integrating with emerging technologies like 5G, improving connectivity, and the Internet of Things (IoT), which will broaden the scope of smart devices that can benefit from real-time voice interaction. As LPUs evolve, they will refine how AI understands and processes human language and expand the horizons of what AI-powered systems can achieve across different industries.

Bisley concludes: “As we look toward the future, voice technology in contact centres is not just about understanding words—it’s about understanding intentions and emotions, shaping interactions that feel as natural and nuanced as human conversation. With LPUs, we are stepping into an era where AI doesn’t just mimic human interaction; it enriches it, making every customer interaction more efficient, personal, and insightful. The potential is vast, and as these technologies evolve, they will transform contact centres and redefine the essence of customer service.”

Conclusion

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