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Soulmachines

Daimler hires Soul Machines' digital human for customer service

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Sarah combines artificial and emotional intelligence for a new experience which redefines the link between man and machine.
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OVUM: Where are enterprises looking to really use AI?

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Artificial intelligence (AI) remains highly in vogue as a technology topic across the media and within the IT supplier landscape.
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Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines' technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
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Gartner says fertile ground for channel in CX tech

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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25% of organisations will use chatbots by 2020 and other predictions for CX tech by analysts at the Gartner Customer Experience Summit 2018 in Tokyo.
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Jetstar take their AI assistant global with Facebook Messenger

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Jess engages in over 250,000 cross-channel conversations per month and has managed over nine million conversations with Jetstar customers.
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Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
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Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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MemePR's marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.
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Full tech takeover not the answer for retail - analyst.

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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A digital retail analyst says it is important to look at specific needs, rather than rushing into a completely digital solution.
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Air NZ's AI chatbot turns one

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Oscar was first introduced a year ago on the airline's website to answer commonly asked flight, baggage, lounge and Airpoints queries.
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To get ahead with AI, get started with augmented intelligence

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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AI is an extension of a human, not a substitute for it. Once we realise this fact, we can appreciate AI for what it truly is.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Why this will be the year chatbots take on customer service

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Within the world of AI, bots are the most understandable application for executives from a deployment and business impact standpoint.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
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New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Virtual reality isn't just for gamers; it's transforming workplaces by enhancing team building, customer experience, and remote collaboration. Here's how.
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Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.
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Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.
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How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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After a year rife with Customer Experience (CX) failures, Australian companies must repair consumer trust through transparency and reliable service delivery.
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AI causing consumer concern about data privacy: 61% say govt should take action

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Artificial intelligence is causing concern among consumers worldwide because it could potentially infringe on their privacy.
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Five core principles for developing AI for business

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Kriti Sharma, Sage VP of bots and AI talks about the fundamentals of AI today and where it's headed in the future.
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Interview: zipMoney on disrupting the consumer credit market & that $40m Westpac investment

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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They knew that Australian consumers were unhappy with credit cards and other debt facilities - especially millennials.