‘Hi, it’s AI speaking’: Base44 just launched AI that can handle phone calls
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AI that can handle full phone calls moves automation from chat widgets into the highest-friction support and sales channels. Before you deploy, map where miscommunication risk is unacceptable and instrument these agents with tight guardrails, monitoring, and clear escalation paths to humans.
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