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Oh John Lewis, don’t fall for AI.

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sellotape12 · 15/05/2026 20:00

Does this sound like AI to you? I’ll be gutted if the famous John Lewis customer service has been given over to the robotic fakeness of AI. This is a response I got over email today. A previous email from them said a garden sofa cushion was 150cm deep. When I queried that couldn’t possibly be true, they sent this:

This is (name), a Customer Care Advisor here at John Lewis & Partners. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and observations about the sofa and your experience. Your attention to detail and desire for clarity on these points are greatly valued. We will review the measurements and provide accurate information, along with clear guidance on the returns policy.
I apologise for any confusion. To assist you further, I have forwarded your concern to the John Lewis & Partners Oxford Street, as they are best placed to provide the most suitable resolution. One of my colleagues will reach out to you within 24-48 hours at their earliest convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you soon so we can address your concerns, and I hope the rest of your week is as bright and pleasant as a stroll through our shops.
We hope this makes the process clear and easy for you. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With all good wishes …,

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mynameiscalypso · 15/05/2026 20:04

Yes, it’s an automated AI response I expect. It’s just a holding email to tell you that someone will be in touch with you though isn’t it?

sellotape12 · 15/05/2026 20:04

No, it’s the third response in an email chain

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HedgehogsOnTheWall · 15/05/2026 20:05

It doesn't sound like AI to me, but the way it's worded is terrible. Plenty of companies use chatbots for customer service, I'm not sure why you think John Lewis would be any different? They will use AI on some level even if that specific interaction is with a person.

JacknDiane · 15/05/2026 20:21

John lewis is ruthless now. My friend works there. The days of John Lewis being all about lovely customer service is gone, no matter what thry tell you.

AudiobookListener · 15/05/2026 20:25

It's pretty disrespectful to expect you to read through such a long email, especially when it is, indeed AI slop.

patioh · 15/05/2026 20:25

That's a really terrible email, and yes it sounds like AI.

mondaytosunday · 15/05/2026 21:56

Totally sounds like AI. Though it could actually be an outsourced response from someone for whom English is not their first language.

Attenboroughsmistress · 15/05/2026 22:03

It does sound like AI but that doesn’t mean it’s automated AI, a lot of people are using AI to do their emails now (and it’s really annoying and I hate it). So could just be an individual customer service person going rouge with their AI vs a John Lewis official approach.

sunnydisaster · 15/05/2026 22:06

Definitely AI!

GasperyJacquesRoberts · 15/05/2026 22:07

That absolutely reeks of an AI-generated response.

But JL's customer service has taken a decided downturn over the last five years so I can't say I'm surprised.

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