RingCentral’s AI Receptionist Just Got a Raise
RingCentral just gave its AI receptionist, AIR, a serious promotion. No longer content with just saying, “Please hold,” AIR now books meetings, checks Shopify orders, chats on WhatsApp, and probably judges your hold music.
More than 11,000 businesses are already using AIR to keep customers happy while humans are busy pretending not to check email. Keller Interiors cut waits from 12 minutes to 90 seconds, and a credit union reported 90% shorter hold times—because robots don’t need coffee breaks.
Now AIR speaks 10 languages and costs about the same as your streaming subscriptions ($49 a month). RingCentral swears it’s not replacing your front desk—just giving it a tireless new coworker who never calls in sick.
AI Joins the NHS: Because Even Robots Can’t Stand Waiting in Corridors
The NHS is under huge pressure—waiting lists are long, staff are tired, and hospitals are packed. To help, new AI tools are stepping in to care for patients at home instead of in the ward.
A company called Doccla is leading the way. It uses smart wearables to track things like blood pressure and oxygen levels, spotting problems early so doctors can act fast. The results are big: fewer hospital stays, fewer GP visits, and big savings for the NHS.
AI is also taking over boring admin jobs, so doctors can focus on people instead of paperwork.
It’s not replacing humans—just giving the NHS a much-needed digital boost. Think of it as a robot nurse with perfect bedside Wi‑Fi.
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