In a discussion led by Hume AI CEO Dr. Alan Cowen, Cogito CEO Josh Feast and host Matt Forte, the potential for AI tools to enhance empathy in customer service is explored. The conversation revolves around how nonverbal communication impacts trust in customer interactions, with emphasis on pauses, polite tones, and other signals. Both Hume AI and Cogito employ technology that analyzes these nonverbal cues to improve predictions and understanding of customer needs.