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Hybrid AI-Human Handoff Framework

Reusability

A system design that uses AI for initial interaction and seamlessly transfers complex or high-value interactions to humans

How It Works

AI handles routine tasks 24/7 while identifying complexity triggers that warrant human intervention, optimizing for both cost and quality

Components

1

AI handles initial screening and routine tasks

2

Complexity detection triggers human handoff

3

Seamless transfer with context preservation

4

Human takes over for nuanced interactions

When to Use

When dealing with high-stakes interactions, complex requests, or sales situations where human touch adds significant value

When Not to Use

For purely informational queries or when human resources are extremely limited

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Not preserving conversation context during handoffHaving too low a threshold for human transferNot training staff to handle AI-transferred calls

Example

Sales qualification where AI qualifies leads but transfers to human when prospect is ready to buy or has complex requirements

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