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destination CRM, Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

When AI Gets Smarter, Agents Get Burnout

Vol 334 · Issue 3 · 2026-01-22

AI was meant to lighten the load on contact centers by automating routine tasks, speeding up resolutions, and freeing agents to focus on empathy. In reality, automation often reduces overall contact volume but increases task complexity, leaving human agents to handle only the most difficult, emotionally charged interactions.

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When AI Gets Smarter, Agents Get Burnout