The Future of Business: A Short Guide to Different Types of Chatbots

First of all,

Chatbots are becoming an important tool for businesses in this digital age. They are no longer just a nice-to-have extra. Businesses that want to streamline their processes and get their customers more involved need them. Chatbots are changing the way businesses talk to their customers by doing things like answering frequently asked questions and helping customers choose products. Artificial intelligence and machine learning have come a long way, which has helped this change happen. These advances have made chatbots smarter and more flexible.

Why Chatbots Are a Good Idea: The Numbers

Before we talk about the different kinds of chatbots, let us take a quick look at some interesting facts that show how important this technology is. 57% of businesses already use AI chatbots, and another 24% plan to do so in the next year, according to Gartner. There are strong statistics to back up this rise in adoption.?

The market for chatbots is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.2% and reach an amazing $33.6 billion by 2027, according to Market Research Future. Also, 58% of this market is expected to be made up of AI chatbots.?

As you may have noticed, 69% of customers would rather talk to a chatbot for customer service. Companies are now aware of this!?

It is likely that bots will answer 75% to 90% of customer questions by 2024. The best places for chatbots to be used are in finance, real estate, travel, education, and health care. There will be a market for conversational AI worth USD$1.3 billion by 2025, and more than half of businesses would rather make bots than regular mobile apps. This makes the case for chatbots even stronger.?

In addition to making your business more valuable, they can also save you up to half of what it costs to support customers.

Part 1: AI Business Assistants (Chatbots) for Customer service and product purchases?

It takes a lot less time and effort to answer customer questions now that chatbots are commonplace in customer service. Recent numbers show that 47% of businesses use chatbots for customer service, and that number is likely to go up. The reason is easy to understand: chatbots work well. They can handle many questions at once, which frees up human agents to handle more complicated problems. This efficiency translates into cost savings; businesses can save up to 30% in customer support costs by implementing chatbots. Moreover, chatbots are available 24/7, ensuring that customer queries are addressed promptly, thereby improving customer satisfaction rates.

"Outdoors" vs. "Indoors" Chatbots: The Two Roles of Business Assistants

It is important to tell the difference between "Outdoors" and "Indoors" chatbots when we talk about Business Assistant chatbots.?

‘Outdoor’ chatbots are the ones you encounter when you visit a company's website. They are the digital front lines and are usually run by the marketing team. Their job is to keep visitors interested, answer their questions, and show them what products or services are available.?

‘Indoor’ chatbots, on the other hand, are only meant to be used by people who work for the company. As a central knowledge hub, these chatbots can quickly and correctly answer any questions that employees may have. What makes them unique is that they can process huge amounts of data very quickly, which is why they are so useful for making decisions.?

As these chatbots answer more questions over time, their knowledge base grows, making them a more reliable source. Companies with a lot of employee turnover will benefit from this because the chatbot will make sure that institutional knowledge stays within the company.

Part 2: History Assistants

Chatbots that learn about a company's history are also being used as interactive guides for that history. For instance, IBM and General Electric have set up chatbots that can teach people about their history, important milestones, and contributions to their fields.?

This is a creative way to get people involved with your brand and make them loyal to it. It also lets businesses show off their history and values, which can be an important differentiator in a crowded market.?

Companies can make sure that their history is presented consistently and correctly without having to involve a person by automating this part of corporate communication.?

For example:

• IBM is one of the oldest and most well-known technology companies in the world. It was founded in 1911 and has a rich history of innovation. A chatbot for IBM could answer questions about its founding, its major products and services, and its impact on the technology industry.
• General Electric is another well-known company with a long history. It was founded in 1878 and is a major player in the energy, healthcare, and aviation industries. A chatbot for General Electric could answer questions about its founding, its major products and services, and its impact on the global economy.

Part 3: Person(a) Chatbots

Person(a) Chatbots represent a unique category in the chatbot landscape, designed to encapsulate the knowledge and expertise of specific individuals. These chatbots are like virtual libraries where people can store their knowledge from books, articles, podcasts, and videos.?

• For instance, the Alex Hormozi Persona chatbot uses ideas from his most recent books and podcast episodes to give specific advice on things like making deals or getting leads.?
• In a 2021 interview with Forbes, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X, said that he was working on a chatbot that would be able to answer questions about his life and work, and to provide guidance and support to others. He said that the chatbot would be trained on a massive dataset of his texts, videos, and other content.In a 2022 interview with Entrepreneur, Gawdat said that the chatbot was still under development, but that he was hoping to release it to the public in the near future. He said that the chatbot would be free to use and that it would be available in multiple languages.

These chatbots are useful because they can give users quick, relevant answers, which saves them time that they would otherwise spend reading books or watching videos. They make it easy to get to specific information quickly, which is great for people who are short on time or need to review certain topics.?

Another thing about Persona chatbots is that they can be made for people who are no longer alive, like Steve Jobs. Imagine being able to ask Steve Jobs what he thinks about making new products or coming up with new ways to market them.?

For famous people, these chatbots do two things. They not only give fans and followers a way to interact with their ideas, but they also help the public figures remember where and when they talked about certain topics, who was there, and other details.

Part 4: Additional Types of Chatbots

Health Assistants Chatbots used in healthcare are getting smarter and can now give immediate medical advice based on what the user says about their symptoms. These chatbots can also help people make doctor's appointments, remember to take their medicine, and even get emotional support.?

Financial Advisors Financial chatbots are another emerging category that is gaining traction. These bots can help people manage their money by giving them real-time updates on stock prices, giving them advice on good investments, and even taking over boring financial tasks like keeping track of their budgets.?

Travel and Hospitality Assistants Chatbots in the travel and hospitality industry are designed to assist users in booking flights, hotels, and even planning itineraries. They can give you real-time updates on flight delays, suggest fun things to do in the area, and answer any questions you have about travelling.

Conclusion

Chatbots are not a passing fad; they are a big change in technology that will not go away. With progress in AI and machine learning, chatbots are getting smarter and more useful at a speed that has never been seen before.?

These machines are getting smarter, more flexible, and more important to businesses in many different fields. Chatbots are beginning to show their worth by offering specialised services like medical advice and financial planning, as well as by making customer service better and internal operations run more smoothly.?

The message for business owners is clear: they cannot pass up this technology.?

Putting money into chatbots is not just a way to stay ahead of the curve; it is also a way to improve customer satisfaction, boost the bottom line, and make operations more efficient.

Call to Action

Take chatbots into account in all of your business processes if you want to stay competitive and make things run more smoothly. Cost savings and better customer engagement are just a few of the benefits.

Thanks for reading this article about the different types of chatbots and how to use them. Feel free to share your ideas, questions, or experiences with us in the section below the comments, or on any social media site of your choice.?

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Speak soon,

Karl

(Karl zu Ortenburg)

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