Conversational AI

Twitter

Facebook

Copy Link

Key Facts

Year2011 (Siri)

Key TechNLU, Dialogue Management, Speech-to-Text

Top News

Google adds voice prompting to Docs, Keep, and Gmail as Workspace gets conversational AI upgrade

Google unveiled voice-based prompting features for Docs, Keep, and Gmail at its I/O 2026 developer conference. The new capabilities let users create documents, organize notes, and search emails entirely by speaking. Rolling out this summer to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, the features mark a shift toward voice as the primary interface for productivity software.

Technology7 sources

Google adds voice prompting to Docs, Keep, and Gmail as Workspace gets conversational AI upgrade

Technology7 sources

Google Search transforms with agentic AI, generative UIs, and intelligent search box at I/O 2026

Google unveiled a massive AI-powered overhaul of Search at I/O 2026, introducing agentic AI capabilities, an intelligent search box, and generative UIs that create custom apps on demand. With over 1 billion monthly users in AI Mode and AI Overviews reaching 2.5 billion users, the company is fundamentally reshaping how people find information online—moving away from traditional blue links toward conversational, interactive experiences.

Technology46 sources

Google Search transforms with agentic AI, generative UIs, and intelligent search box at I/O 2026

Technology46 sources

Google Flow transforms AI creativity with conversational agents and mobile apps at I/O 2026

Google announced major updates to Flow and Flow Music at I/O 2026, transforming them from simple prompt tools into comprehensive creative platforms. The AI creative studio now features conversational agents powered by Gemini models, Gemini Omni Flash for precise video editing, native mobile apps for on-the-go creation, and Flow Tools for custom workflow creation without coding.

Technology6 sources

Google Flow transforms AI creativity with conversational agents and mobile apps at I/O 2026

Technology6 sources

Google AI Docs Live transforms spoken thoughts into documents for Pro and Ultra subscribers

Google unveiled Docs Live at I/O 2026, a feature that converts unstructured voice input into organized documents. Available this summer for Google AI Pro subscribers at $20 per month and Ultra subscribers at $100-$200 per month, the tool integrates with Gmail, Drive, and Chat to pull context while users speak naturally without worrying about precision or verbal stumbles.

Technology6 sources

Google AI Docs Live transforms spoken thoughts into documents for Pro and Ultra subscribers

Technology6 sources

iOS 27 brings AI to Shortcuts app, letting users create automated workflows with simple prompts

Apple is preparing a major upgrade to the Shortcuts app in iOS 27, powered by AI integration that lets users build shortcuts with natural language descriptions. Instead of manually constructing each step, users will simply describe what they want their shortcut to do, and the system will automatically generate and install it. This could finally make the powerful automation tool accessible to all iPhone users.

Technology3 sources

iOS 27 brings AI to Shortcuts app, letting users create automated workflows with simple prompts

Technology3 sources

Amazon Alexa+ launches AI-generated podcasts that turn any topic into audio episodes

Amazon rolled out Alexa Podcasts, enabling users to generate on-demand podcast episodes on virtually any topic without uploading documents or scripts. The AI-powered assistant researches topics, creates conversational episodes with AI-generated host voices, and draws from licensed news content including the Associated Press, Reuters, and over 200 publications. The feature raises questions about the future of human creators and journalism.

Technology7 sources

Amazon Alexa+ launches AI-generated podcasts that turn any topic into audio episodes

Technology7 sources

Google Gemini switches to compute-based limits as user backlash forces quota increases

Google announced a fundamental shift in how it calculates Gemini usage limits, moving from daily prompt counts to a compute-based system that factors in task complexity. The change sparked immediate user frustration, particularly among developers using Antigravity for coding. Google responded by tripling Antigravity limits twice within days and introducing Gemini 3.5 Flash Low, but many users claim quotas remain lower than before.

Technology13 sources

Google Gemini switches to compute-based limits as user backlash forces quota increases

Technology13 sources

Gemini in Google Maps transforms navigation into an intelligent AI travel companion experience

Google's Gemini AI integration is reshaping how users interact with Google Maps, turning the navigation app into a smart travel companion. Instead of manually filtering through reviews and locations, users can now ask questions in plain English and receive personalized recommendations, conversational trip planning, and instant review summaries that match their specific needs.

Technology2 sources

Gemini in Google Maps transforms navigation into an intelligent AI travel companion experience

Technology2 sources

Gemini app introduces thinking level controls and third-party app integrations ahead of I/O

Google is rolling out a new thinking level feature in the Gemini app, allowing users to choose between Standard and Extended reasoning modes when using Fast or Pro models. The update gives users more control over processing time for complex queries. Meanwhile, support documents reveal upcoming integrations with Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable, signaling Google's push to transform Gemini from a chatbot into a more capable digital assistant.

Technology6 sources

Gemini app introduces thinking level controls and third-party app integrations ahead of I/O

Technology6 sources

Apple's Siri revamp will offer auto-deleting chats as privacy takes center stage in iOS 27

Apple plans to unveil a revamped Siri at WWDC in June, featuring auto-deleting chats and a standalone app powered by Google Gemini. Users can set conversations to delete after 30 days or one year, positioning privacy as a key differentiator. But the move raises questions about whether Apple is using privacy to excuse Siri's limitations against ChatGPT and other AI chatbot competitors.

Technology20 sources

Apple's Siri revamp will offer auto-deleting chats as privacy takes center stage in iOS 27

Technology20 sources

OpenAI explores legal action against Apple as ChatGPT integration falls short of expectations

OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple after their ChatGPT integration into iPhones failed to deliver the billions in subscriptions the AI firm anticipated. Sources say OpenAI feels Apple intentionally buried the features and designed a poor user experience. The strained partnership highlights how difficult Apple can be as a partner, with the iPhone maker now turning to Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude for AI features.

Business16 sources

OpenAI explores legal action against Apple as ChatGPT integration falls short of expectations

Business16 sources

74% of AI customer service deployments fail as firms struggle with governance and safety

A Sinch study of over 2,500 AI decision-makers reveals that 74% of AI customer service rollouts are being rolled back or shut down after deployment due to governance failures. Organizations with mature guardrails see even higher rollback rates at 81%, suggesting that detecting and addressing failures early is becoming the priority over rushing AI into production.

Business2 sources

74% of AI customer service deployments fail as firms struggle with governance and safety

Business2 sources

Microsoft Edge lets Copilot AI read your browser tabs to deliver personalized experiences

Microsoft is expanding Copilot AI integration across desktop and mobile versions of Edge, enabling the assistant to scan open tabs, access browsing history, and provide contextual suggestions. While the company promises enhanced productivity through features like multi-tab summaries and AI-generated podcasts, privacy advocates question the data collection practices behind these personalized user experiences.

Technology8 sources

Microsoft Edge lets Copilot AI read your browser tabs to deliver personalized experiences

Technology8 sources

Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

Meta has unveiled Incognito Chat for its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app. The feature uses end-to-end encrypted conversations processed in secure environments, ensuring that not even Meta can view user interactions. Unlike standard incognito modes from ChatGPT or Google Gemini that store chat logs for 30-72 hours, Meta's version leaves no server-stored conversation logs.

Technology29 sources

Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

Technology29 sources

MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI to enable complete voice-driven travel bookings across 8 languages

MakeMyTrip has launched Myra 2.0, transforming its AI-powered travel assistant into a full conversational booking platform. Users can now complete entire booking journeys through voice interactions in eight languages, with integrated payments and document uploads. The platform handles over 3 million conversations quarterly, with 45% of usage coming from Tier-2 and smaller cities.

Technology2 sources

MakeMyTrip upgrades Myra AI to enable complete voice-driven travel bookings across 8 languages

Technology2 sources

Prev 1…678…32 Next