Johannesburg’s troubled electricity supply utility, City Power, has launched a customer-facing AI chatbot called Joulene.
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City Power, which is struggling to keep the lights on in Joburg due to the city’s ageing power distribution infrastructure and rampant criminality, said the launch of Joulene coincides with the relaunch of its customer portal. The utility explained in a statement that the name “Joulene” is derived from “joule”, the unit of energy.“Adding ‘ne’ to ‘Joule’ gives it a feminine touch, transforming it into ‘Joulene’. This not only personalises the name but also symbolises gender diversity and acknowledges the vital role of women leaders while celebrating their significant contribution to driving progress and excellence within City Power,” it said., where users will find the Joulene icon at the bottom right of every webpage.
City Power will not discontinue any of its other customer-facing platforms as a result of the launch of the AI chatbot. Residents will still be able to interact with the utility though:It said it is working on a mobile app that will provide real-time updates, issue reporting and personalised user experiences.
“City Power has recognised the importance of digital transformation and we’re taking steps to evolve,” said CEO Tshifularo Mashava in the statement. –
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