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Mar 11, 2026

Zendesk's Bold Move: Acquires Forethought to Create Customer Service Bots That Pretend to Care About Your Problems

Zendesk buys Forethought in a deal that promises to revolutionize customer service with AI that pretends to care. Read our satirical take on tech's latest acquisition frenzy.

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