Building an AI Receptionist: A Hands-On Demo with Azure Communication Services and OpenAI

Ever missed an appointment because of a rigid SMS system? What if you could text a change and get an immediate, natural response that understands your intent and confirms a new slot quickly? In this post, we’ll show you how to build an AI receptionist that does just that, using…

13/08/2025Azure Communication Services Blog

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