AI is no longer “nice to have.” Gartner predicts that by 2025, 95% of customer interactions will be supported by AI — not because it’s trendy, but because businesses can no longer afford slow, manual, human-only service.
But here’s the real challenge for leaders: Not all AI Chatbots are equal.
Some answer questions, Some explain complex issues, and some, the newest generation, can actually take action inside your business. To compete, you need to know which one drives what outcome.
1. NLP Chatbots: The First Generation — Fast, Reliable, but Rigid
NLP chatbots were designed for one purpose: speed. They understand simple intent and respond instantly.
For high-volume industries like e-commerce, FMCG, and banking, this speed still matters — customers just want answers, not conversation.
While they’re easy to set up and efficient for repetitive inquiries, their limitations can directly affect customer experience—especially today, when experience itself is a competitive currency. NLP chatbots struggle with nuance, natural language, or emotional context; they often fail when customers phrase questions differently, and the interaction can feel robotic when the issue becomes even slightly complex. When expectations are rising and patience is shrinking, these gaps can easily cost your business a customer.
2. LLM Chatbots: The Second Generation — Human-Like Understanding
LLM-powered chatbots changed the game.
They don’t just match keywords — they understand, summarize, and respond with human-like nuance. Suddenly, chatbots could sound empathetic, think through problems, and guide customers like a consultant.
This elevates the experience from transactional to supportive.Customers feel heard, not brushed aside. For industries with complexity — education, legal services, IT support — LLM chatbots become digital advisors that reduce churn and boost trust.
Suddenly, the experience felt more human: A banking customer understands their loan options, a student gets tailored learning advice, an employee receives step-by-step IT support; And for businesses, this translates directly into higher trust, lower churn, and better self-service adoption.
3. Agentic AI: The New Generation — From “Chatbot” to Digital Operator
This is where the real disruption begins. Agentic AI doesn’t just answer or guide — it takes action, end-to-end.
It connects directly with your internal systems (CRM, ERP, HRIS, booking engine, OMS), understands the task, and completes it autonomously. This shifts the chatbot from being a help desk to becoming an operational engine. From taking orders, confirming schedule and reservations, to processing transactions and payment; Agentic AI is handling your conversations all the way to the actions.
For businesses with complex admin flows — logistics, HR, travel, hospitality, property — Agentic AI removes friction, cuts manual work, and creates a true digital workforce.
Which One For Your Business?
While NLP and LLM chatbots are essential for communication, Agentic AI stands at the top of technological evolution. In a hyper-competitive era, businesses need more than answer machines—they need execution machines.
Agentic AI’s ability to autonomously complete tasks makes it the most superior investment for long-term operational efficiency compared with conventional chatbots.
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ABOUT MIMIN
Mimin is a platform that helps businesses to create conversational customer journeys with Artificial Intelligence. With Mimin, businesses can effortlessly build chat journeys and establish a positive customer experience.
The applications that can be generated include, amongst others, the ease of running chat commerce, chat campaigns, customer automation, omnichannel inbox, and Generative-AI chatbot.
With Mimin, businesses can deliver superior customer experiences, strengthen customer relationships, and build stronger customer loyalty.
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