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flag Zendesk is acquiring AI agent company Forethought to boost its AI-driven customer service platform, aiming to automate most service tasks by 2026.

flag Zendesk is acquiring AI agent platform Forethought in a deal expected to close by late March 2026, accelerating its shift to an AI-powered "Resolution Platform." flag The acquisition strengthens Zendesk’s ability to deploy self-learning AI agents that autonomously handle complex customer service tasks across voice, chat, and email—without requiring traditional APIs. flag These agents are already resolving over 80% of routine interactions in some areas and are projected to manage more service interactions than humans by 2026. flag The integration will enhance Zendesk’s product roadmap by over a year and expand capabilities in B2B, consumer, and employee service, including native voice automation. flag The move reflects a broader industry trend, with over 50 agentic AI deals announced globally in the past two years.

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