Zendesk AI features harder to configure than legacy tools they replace
Zendesk's newer AI features like CoPilot and Procedures are less intuitive than the older dialog-based tools they replace, creating a regression in usability for experienced admins. Teams must invest significant time to configure AI behavior correctly, and the manual override requirement adds operational overhead. This friction slows AI adoption in support workflows.
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