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AI Agent Support for Omnichannel
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The AI Agent is a powerful, autonomous virtual assistant designed to manage customer interactions seamlessly across multiple communication channels. It provides intelligent, human-like support, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Creating AI Agent
- Go to AI module > Agents
- Click Create AI Agent to add a new AI agent by giving the necessary details. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the documentation: Configure AI Agent in BoldDesk
Mapping AI Agent to Omnichannel
You can map the AI Agent to omnichannel accounts or pages either:
- Through Omnichannel Account Configuration, or
- Directly within the AI Agent Settings
Mapping via AI Agent Settings
- Go to AI module > Agents, and open the AI agent you want to map.
- Click Deploy and select Add Channel
- Choose the channel. Added accounts will be listed based on brand matching.
- Select the account and click Save to configure.
- Once configured, click Publish to activate the AI agent.
Mapping via Omnichannel Account Configuration
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In chat configuration (for Meta & Gupshup WhatsApp) or message configuration (for other channels), enable AI Agent Assistance.
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Select the handover method:
- Auto-Assign to AI agent— Automatically assigns chat conversations to an AI agent.
- Manual Handover— Assigns conversations using workflows.
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Select the AI Agents from the dropdown under the AI Agent for Auto-assignment section.
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Click Save to complete the configuration.
Once configured, the AI agent will automatically assign & respond to new chat conversations.