Differential privacy allows the collection of massive amounts of data, while protecting the privacy of the individual. As intelligent assistants glean deep learning algorithims, will they also protect privacy of users?
Intelligent Assistants
How Intelligent Assistance Redefines Self-Service
In the age of bots, messaging apps, and other Conversational Commerce vehicles, keeping pace with customer self-service expectations requires vision, commitment, and probably a bit of daring.
Global Brands and Enterprises Gearing Up for IA-Squared 2016
Samsung, FedEx, USAA, Kaiser Permanente, Amazon, Nationwide and Toyota are among many firms interested in learning about how intelligent assistants and intelligent authentication improve the customer experience.
How eBay’s Ticketbis Uses Intelligent Assistance for Better Customer Service
Ticketbis, a worldwide ticketing marketplace for sporting events, entertainment venues and concerts and recently acquired by eBay, has designed and implemented an intelligent assistant project to improve the customer service experience.
Macy’s On Call: An In-Store, Personalized Shopping Companion
Leveraging technology from Satisfi and IBM Watson, the retail giant’s new service is a location-aware intelligent assistant that can respond to a customer’s natural language requests.
When Bots Go Bad: Why We Need Bot Authentication
As witnessed by Microsoft’s infamous chatbot, Tay, bad bots can become cyberbullies generating offensive tweets and potentially learning how to spam, scam and steal. How do we develop secure and safe bots?
TouchCommerce Makes the Move to Intelligent Assistance
Multi-channel, customer care technology provider TouchCommerce introduces a new self-service offering, TouchAssist, that can deliver conversational, text-based interactions blending automated and live assistance.
New Watson Conversation Service Makes it Simpler to Build an Intelligent Assistant
Big Blue added IBM Watson Conversation Service to the Watson Developer Cloud in BlueMix.
At Your Service: SnapTravel Launches Emma, a Concierge Bot for Hotel Bookings
By establishing trust and understanding user preferences, the SnapTravel personal advisor bot aims to end the time-consuming research for those searching for hotel booking options and usher in a new era of self-service.
Emergence of Banking Bots: Kasisto and American Express Target Banking Customers
Kasisto’s Kai and the American Express Facebook Messenger bot allow access to customer banking information and act as account advisors offering tips to the cardholder.