“Will AI Replace Human Jobs? The Future of Customer Service in the Age of Automation”

I came across an article today titled “How Long Before AI Replaces Human Labor.” I shuddered- the thought of losing a job in these perilous times is troubling, to say the least. But how job-secure are we in the face of AI? How long do we have before we get replaced by our creations?

Let’s bring this closer to home. How safe is my customer service job 10 years from now? Before we delve into this matter, let’s have these few facts at the back of our minds as we look into this. When it comes to work:

AI is more efficient than humans—machines are faster, and their output is unmatched.
Many companies are embracing AI to perform daily repetitive tasks.
It is relatively cheaper to use AI compared to human labor.

Given these facts, where do we stand?

I strongly believe that AI cannot completely replace human labor and moreso customer care representatives for the following reasons:

–Emotional intelligence sets humans apart from AI in the workplace. Humans can form meaningful connections and empathize with others, which is crucial for customer relations and business growth.We possess this in volumes, so to speak.

–Adaptability: AI is limited – it can only work with the data it receives and struggles to adapt to new situations/contexts. Human reasoning and creativity cannot easily be replicated by machines.

-Soft skills, such as teamwork and effective communication, give humans an advantage over AI. If anything, these skills are what make human workers human.

True, AI has already embedded itself in the call center industry- Chatbots, voice assistants, and automated response systems have become common in call center operations. However, contrary to popular belief, AI is not replacing call centers; rather, it is enhancing them by revolutionizing how agents interact with customers and streamlining the process of finding solutions.

An article on LinkedIn explores how AI is set to change the call center environment for the better, empowering agents to deliver faster, more efficient, and personalized customer service.

I would love to get your take on this though. How long do you think we have before we lose our jobs to AI?