The operational view of AI in support — what it reliably does today, realistic deflection rates, building a KB that AI can actually use, and the guardrails that keep it accurate. No hype.
Most “AI for support” content is hype. These guides cover what AI reliably does in B2B support today — deflection, grounded replies, case summaries, risk flags — plus realistic numbers and guardrails.
An honest maturity read — keep a human where it counts.
| Job | Reliable today? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deflect repeatable questions | Yes | Only as good as your KB |
| Draft grounded replies | Yes | Must cite source; agent reviews |
| Summarize long cases | Yes | Big time-saver on escalations |
| Flag at-risk accounts | Emerging | Pairs with health scoring |
| Fully autonomous resolution | Rarely | Risky for B2B; keep a human |
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