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May 13, 2025
Automotive
Can Tesla's new AI agents mend its service reputation?
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Cresta Team
Tesla introduces AI agents for vehicle repairs and insurance customer service to improve communication and expedite resolutions.
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May 12, 2025
Latest
CFPB retreats on BNPL regulations, raising fresh consumer protection concerns
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Cresta Team
The CFPB says it will no longer prioritize enforcing a 2024 rule that extended credit card-like protections to BNPL users.
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May 11, 2025
AI
Hooters launches internal AI culture ally called Owlbert in pursuit of 'guest-obsessed' experiences
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Cresta Team
HOA Brands, parent company of Hooters, launches Owlbert, an AI tool, to reinforce culture and improve employee engagement.
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May 11, 2025
CS/CX
AI agent assist beats robotic humanless automation in high-touch retail CX
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Cresta Team
Kate Guenther, Aritzia's VP of Customer Experience, discusses AI's role in maintaining human connection while improving service quality.
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May 11, 2025
AI
Klarna's AI experiment hits limits, reverts to human-first workflows as a path to future automation
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Cresta Team
Klarna is scaling back its AI-first customer service strategy, acknowledging the need for human interaction to maintain service quality.
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May 8, 2025
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AI-driven threats spur Palo Alto Networks to boost defenses with Protect AI acquisition
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Cresta Team
Palo Alto Networks plans to acquire Protect AI for $500-$700 million to grow its AI security capabilities.
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May 8, 2025
Latest
Live-event and lodging sectors brace for 'Junk Fees' rule change, as FTC mandates upfront pricing
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Cresta Team
The FTC’s “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees” mandates upfront disclosure of total prices for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12.
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May 7, 2025
Travel and Hospitality
Airbnb's AI CS push aims to rebuild trust amid travel industry shifts
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Cresta Team
Airbnb deploys AI customer service agent in the U.S., reducing the need for human agents by 15%.
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May 7, 2025
Retail
eBay bets on AI overhaul to reclaim e-commerce relevance, targeting niche strengths
by
Cresta Team
In an effort to reclaim relevance through providing modern CX, eBay introduced a new AI buyer-focused shopping agent for personalized product discovery.