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The Guardian — Technology · September 22, 2026 · On the brief until October 6, 2026

Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care, UK banks and energy firms told

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THE AI ANGLE
Handling customer support inquiries for essential utility and financial services

Citizens Advice urged UK banks and utility providers to reduce their reliance on AI chatbots and guarantee access to human staff. The charity reported that automated systems cause delays, stress, and service blockades for millions of digitally excluded people. Leaders in operations and public policy now face demands to preserve phone and in-person communication channels.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Service providers face a direct tension between automated operational efficiency and the obligation to keep essential services accessible to vulnerable users.

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