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# 5 reasons why AI is essential to staying competitive

January 21, 2025

As a decision-maker in customer service, you've probably already heard that AI is essential for staying relevant. But what are the real reasons? In this opinion piece, Lina Bjelkmar, CEO of Indicate me, gets into exactly that. (Opinion piece in Techtidningen)  

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