South Africans prefer talking to AI about debt – Gadget

▤ Summary

South African consumers are showing more willingness to talk to AI voice agents than human debt collectors. The article ties that preference to rising household debt and the need for cheaper, more scalable collections processes. It argues that AI works best for the first contact, payment reminders, and simple account confirmation, while humans should handle disputes and emotionally complex cases. Businesses can use AI to reach customers earlier, at lower cost, and at greater scale, especially for low-value retail credit accounts.

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