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Google to combine generative AI chatbot with virtual assistant

By Max A. Cherney

Oct 5 2023 7:05AM

To help users ask follow-up questions.

Google to combine generative AI chatbot with virtual assistant

Google has announced plans to add generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its virtual assistant. A company executive told Reuters the AI would allow the assistant to do things like help people plan a trip or catch up on emails and then ask follow-up questions. The Alphabet ...

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