Episode notes
As AI moves beyond hype and into everyday operations, many organizations are asking harder questions about impact, trust, and return on investment. Three years on from ChatGPT’s breakout moment, leaders are no longer experimenting for novelty’s sake. They want to know where AI genuinely improves outcomes for employees and customers, and where it risks getting in the way.
In this episode of the AI at Work Podcast, I sit down with John Finch, Head of Product Marketing at RingCentral, to unpack how AI is changing customer interactions before, during, and after the call. We explore how tools like AI receptionists and real time agent assistance are helping businesses avoid missed calls, reduce friction, and support frontline teams without turning conversations into scripted or robotic exchanges.
John shares RingCentral’s perspective on why ...