Does Ctrip have a human-based telephone service? The robot answers the questions without really understanding what's being asked, and cannot even solve the problem. Why bother having humans at all if we're just going to use robots anyway?

Here’s the translation and my answer:

Q: Does Ctrip have a human telephone service? Why does it resort to machine robots, which often reply without fully understanding the question or providing an effective solution?

A: Actually, yes, Ctrip (and many other travel companies) do offer human-based customer services. Agents are available to help with issues that require more nuanced thinking and empathy than what can be handled by AI-powered chatbots.

I agree with your frustration when encountering AI robots that don’t quite grasp our concerns or provide helpful solutions. While machines have their strengths, they often struggle with open-ended questions, emotional intelligence, and subtlety – areas where human customers service representatives excel.

Therefore, it’s not surprising that Ctrip has both machine-based support channels (e.g., chatbots) for simple queries and humans on standby to handle more complex issues.