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Building intelligent AI chatbots webinar key takeaways

Watch our recent webinar as we guide you step by step in building your first GenAI Chatbot

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Building intelligent AI chatbots: a step-by-step guide to GenAI webinar summary

During this webinar, we explored the practical applications and considerations for creating generative AI chatbots. The session provided an overview, from understanding the technology’s potential to planning for implementation and scaling.

Introduction to generative AI chatbots

Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence capable of creating new content by learning from vast datasets. During the session, we addressed questions about the technology’s practical use cases and outlined how businesses can approach chatbot development strategically.

Why invest in generative AI chatbots?

We discussed the following key benefits:

  • Reducing support overhead by handling repetitive queries efficiently.
  • Pre-qualifying leads through initial interactions, saving time for sales teams.
  • Maintaining brand tone and delivering consistent customer experiences.
    However, the limitations of AI, such as “hallucinations” (where AI generates incorrect or irrelevant responses), were highlighted too, emphasising the need for strict and clear guidelines.

Current chatbot landscape and available technology

The session provided a detailed view of the chatbot ecosystem, featuring solutions from leading providers like OpenAI, Microsoft, and IBM Watson. We suggest organisations evaluate their needs and choose tools based on factors like natural language processing (NLP) capabilities, scalability, and integration with existing platforms like CRMs.

Planning and implementation considerations

To ensure a successful chatbot deployment, we emphasise the following steps:

  • Define objectives: Identify the problem the chatbot will solve and the stakeholders involved in rolling out the deployment and management.
  • Assess data needs: Determine the sources for chatbot content (e.g., websites, product databases) and evaluate data security and compliance requirements.
  • Pilot first: Start small with a controlled pilot project on a single channel, gathering user feedback and monitoring performance metrics.
  • Allocate resources: Set realistic budgets and timelines, accounting for potential internal and external resource needs.

Gen AI use cases and advanced features

We  highlighted a range of AI use cases, from basic customer support to advanced applications like multilingual capabilities, product recommendations, and even end-to-end purchase journeys.

Ensuring brand compliance

Maintaining brand consistency and protecting customer data are top priorities. Strategies include setting guardrails for chatbot responses, ensuring adherence to brand tone, and defining handoff points to human agents when necessary. Compliance guardrails are essential, especially for sectors with strict regulatory requirements.

Budget and cost considerations

The costs of chatbot implementation can vary significantly based on complexity, ranging from minimal for basic support bots to substantial investments for sophisticated, integrated solutions. Businesses are advised to treat chatbot projects as formal initiatives, allocating sufficient resources and conducting thorough planning.

Next steps

We finished the session with a few actionable recommendations:

  • Assemble a working group to define the problem and key objectives.
  • Assess data and content needs, risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
  • Choose a platform and pilot the chatbot on a single channel, gathering feedback to refine the solution.
  • Conduct a post-pilot review to assess performance and plan for broader rollout.

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