Customer Service news and trends

Companies Bet Customer Service AI Pays
artificial intelligence // September 11, 2025

Klarna’s $15 billion IPO was more than a financial milestone. It spotlighted how the Swedish buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm is grappling with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Louis Vuitton Wants AI to Give Staff More Time With Clients
artificial intelligence // June 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly central role in shaping how companies engage with customers, but many of the most impactful innovations are designed to operate quietly in the background. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Klarna Promises Customers ‘Human Connection’ Amid AI Adoption
artificial intelligence // June 04, 2025

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski reportedly said Wednesday (June 4) that while Klarna continues to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it will also offer customers “a human connection.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Klarna Focuses on Human-Powered Customer Service
BNPL // May 08, 2025

Pay-later firm Klarna is reportedly rethinking some of its AI-centered cost-cutting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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AI Puts Payments Firms at a Crossroads: Efficiency or Empathy?

September 23, 2025
Payments and credit card service organizations have always been measured by their ability to reduce friction. Contact center average handle time, dispute resolution speed, and fraud detection accuracy are all metrics that shape strategies and incentives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Companies Bet Customer Service AI Pays

September 11, 2025
Klarna’s $15 billion IPO was more than a financial milestone. It spotlighted how the Swedish buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm is grappling with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its operations....

AI Gives Customer Service Positive Revenue Spin

March 24, 2025
Enterprises are expanding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience to encompass the entirety of the process, not just relegating it to back-office tasks. In addition to speeding...

GenAI Powers 97% of CMOs’ Customer Service Strategies

December 02, 2024
It’s no surprise that GenAI is rapidly reshaping the landscape of customer service in the banking and payments industry. By automating repetitive tasks, improving personalization and enabling real-time support, the...

Quick Reads
Klarna Promises Customers ‘Human Connection’ Amid AI Adoption

June 04, 2025
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski reportedly said Wednesday (June 4) that while Klarna continues to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it will also offer customers “a human connection.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Klarna Focuses on Human-Powered Customer Service

May 08, 2025
Pay-later firm Klarna is reportedly rethinking some of its AI-centered cost-cutting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Carecode Raises $4.3 Million for AI-Powered Customer Service in Healthcare

December 30, 2024
Brazilian startup Carecode has closed a pre-seed round to support the development of its service that uses conversational artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver customer service in healthcare. Get the Full...

Jet.AI Launches Agentic AI Model for Selecting and Booking Private Jets

December 24, 2024
Jet.AI has launched an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps customers select and book private jets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...