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When AI Should Transfer to Human Agent

This article explains situations where AI should always hand over conversation to a human agent in duochat.

February 16, 2026

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Summary

This article explains situations where AI should always hand over conversation to a human agent.

Automatic Transfer Conditions

AI should transfer when:

  • Customer asks for human
  • Message contains complaint keywords
  • Payment or refund issue appears
  • AI confidence is low

Manual Override by Agents

Agents can:

  • Take over AI chats anytime
  • Continue conversation manually

How Handoff Appears to Customer

Customer:

  • Is not told about AI vs human
  • Sees smooth continuation of chat

Why Human Handoff Matters

Some situations need:

  • Empathy
  • Judgment
  • Negotiation

AI should not handle emotional cases.

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