Five9 consumer CX report shows AI trust rises to 55% when human option is visible

• Five9 published its 2026 Consumer CX Report on AI use in customer service, based on a survey of 3,000 consumers.
• Trust in AI more than doubled when a human option was visible, rising to 55% from 26% without a human option.
• Consumers showed low tolerance for automation, with 92% giving AI under 10 minutes before seeking a human agent.
• Adoption remained limited, with 20% using AI “most of the time” or “always” for service despite 47% finding it useful.
• Potential demand risk emerged, with 40% saying AI-based customer service makes them less likely to use a company.

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