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Did Klarna Really Automate 700 Jobs With AI? — With Sebastian Siemiatkowski

Jul 17, 2024
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, discusses the company's use of AI to automate 700 jobs in customer service and marketing. They explore the challenges and opportunities of AI in customer service, maintaining brand consistency with AI-generated imagery, utilizing ChatGPT for various departments, and navigating valuation fluctuations in the Buy Now, Pay Later industry. The podcast also delves into the impact of AI integration on the workforce and employee benefits.
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Quick takeaways

  • Klarna improved customer service response times by automating dispute resolution with AI co-pilots.
  • AI chat agents reduced human agent workload significantly, equivalent to 700 employees.

Deep dives

AI Implementation in Customer Service: Streamlining Processes and Improving Efficiency

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized customer service at Klarna by creating a co-pilot for customer service agents to resolve disputes efficiently. This AI co-pilot assists in gathering information from merchants and consumers, streamlines decision-making processes, and significantly reduces dispute resolution backlogs. By utilizing AI in this capacity, Klarna improved customer service response times from a 30-day backlog to real-time resolutions within weeks.

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