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28% -- service cost reduction for businesses using AI assistants (2025)
Businesses using AI assistants report 28% lower service costs according to a Stanford study.
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2025
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Stanford
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https://simpalmstaffing.com/blog/human-vs-ai-support-where-virtual-assistants-still-win/ ↗
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AI vs Human Support: The Real Advantage of Virtual Assistants
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded in popularity, promising to save time, automate workflows, and reduce costs. From chatbots to content generators, AI is everywhere. But when it comes to running a business, entrepreneurs quickly realize that AI can’t fully replace the human touch.
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businesses using AI assistants: 28% service cost reduction. Source: Stanford (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/ai-assistants-service-cost-reduction-28
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