Telecom AI Support Bots Block Access to Human Agents and Disconnect Calls
AT&T's AI-driven support system routes customers through automated loops without offering a clear path to a human representative, then disconnects the call. This leaves users with unresolved issues and no recourse. The pattern reflects a support cost-cutting strategy that transfers the burden of resolution entirely onto customers.
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