4 reported item(s) · 4 at deployment stage
· most recent Aug 3, 2026
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deployed · Aug 3, 2026 · CX Today
CX Today reports IKEA has deployed its AI assistant Billie to handle routine customer queries and retrained 8,500 call centre staff into other roles.
Frankfurter Rundschau reports that IKEA deployed an AI chatbot in customer service and retrained affected call-centre staff, with the company citing thousands of new roles created such as interior design advisors.
PYMNTS reports IKEA retrained 8,500 call centre agents into interior design consultants after deploying an AI assistant to handle customer service contacts.