Conversational AI stories - Page 4

8x8 debuts Smart Assist, embedding real-time AI guidance and automated summaries into its contact centre workspace to speed agent workflows.

Multipole AI has launched AIMSOO, a free platform to help SMEs boost visibility in AI-driven search and chat interfaces.

Gartner predicts public LLMs will double PR budgets by 2027 as AI search reshapes discovery and employee chatbots replace intranets.

Asia-Pacific organisations hit steeper technical hurdles than global peers as they try to scale agentic AI from pilot projects to production.

MYOB links its CX platform with Customer Science analytics, automating reporting and lifting contact centre satisfaction and resolution rates.

Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip are teaming up on an AI travel assistant that lets users discover, book and pay for trips in one chat-based flow.

Bitget launches GracyAI, a chatty avatar of boss Gracy Chen to guide crypto users on strategy and mindset, not quick-fire price tips.

More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.

Newo raises USD $25m to grow AI voice agents that answer calls for small businesses, after revenue doubled late 2025 amid rising demand.

LIV Golf has unveiled Fan Caddie, an AI 'second-screen' assistant offering real-time stats, replays and shopping while fans watch live.

New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.

ORCA Opti touts defensible AI, rapid global expansion and a 2027 IPO as it targets regulated markets and warns most AI startups will fail.

Calero launches AI-powered assistant to give TEM and MEM teams instant, conversational insight from complex telecom and mobility invoices.

Global Rev Gen appoints Bosco Anthony as CEO to spearhead national expansion, AI-led products and integrated media, creative and video services.

Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.

Airwallex launches an AI assistant in its web app, promising to simplify onboarding and day-to-day finance tasks for multi-currency businesses.

Canva integrates with ChatGPT to auto-apply Brand Kits, letting teams generate editable, on-brand designs directly from chat prompts.

Empathix launches EMMY, a voice-led AI job search assistant for New Zealand and Australia that swaps job boards for conversational hiring.

ScienceLogic launches Skylar Advisor, an AI-native IT ops assistant that proactively surfaces guidance and prioritises actions in real time.

8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.