Keyword-Only Search Makes Retrieving Past Intercom Chats Unreliable
Support agents or users occasionally struggle to locate previous Intercom conversations when relying solely on keyword-based search. The problem is intermittent and context-dependent, suggesting gaps in search relevance or recall rather than a complete failure. This limits the ability to reference historical context efficiently during ongoing support interactions.
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