Zoom has partnered with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, to bring the Claude large language model (LLM) chatbot to its Zoom Contact Center portfolio. This collaboration follows Zoom’s integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT LLM into Zoom IQ. Zoom has adopted a federated approach to AI, incorporating various AI models, including its proprietary models, third-party LLMs, and select customers’ models. This flexibility allows Zoom to customize AI models based on specific business needs. The partnership with Anthropic also includes a strategic investment by Zoom Ventures. Claude, the AI assistant developed by Anthropic, is a chatbot designed to assist users in various tasks and interactions. It has a large context window, enabling it to comprehend lengthy text quickly. Claude can be customized to align with specific brand requirements and escalate issues to human interaction when necessary. By integrating AI assistants like Claude, Zoom aims to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and improve the employee experience while addressing potential job displacement concerns. Integrating AI in the workplace poses two challenges for employees: the fear of job displacement and concerns regarding employee engagement and fear. Job displacement anxiety stems from the potential for AI to replace certain roles, while skepticism and fear arise from worries about job security and the loss of the human touch. Companies must address these challenges by addressing employee concerns, providing AI training, and effectively managing the workforce.