Google Assistant

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Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant developed by Google that is primarily available on mobile and smart home devices. Unlike the company's previous virtual assistant, Google Now, Google Assistant can engage in two-way conversations.

History[edit]

Google Assistant was unveiled during Google's developer conference in May 2016 as part of the unveiling of the Google Home smart speaker. It was initially released as part of the Google Allo messaging app and the Google Home smart speaker. In 2017, it was made available on Android and iOS devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Features[edit]

Google Assistant can perform a variety of tasks, including:

  • Voice commands and voice searching
  • Voice-activated device control
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Real-time translation
  • Playing music and videos
  • Providing weather, traffic, and news updates
  • Integration with third-party services and apps

Google Assistant is also integrated with Google Search, allowing it to provide more accurate and contextually relevant answers to user queries.

Supported Devices[edit]

Google Assistant is available on a wide range of devices, including:

Integration with Other Services[edit]

Google Assistant integrates with various Google services such as Google Calendar, Google Maps, and YouTube. It also supports third-party services through the Google Assistant SDK, allowing developers to create custom actions and integrations.

Privacy and Security[edit]

Google Assistant includes several privacy and security features, such as the ability to delete voice recordings and manage privacy settings through the Google Account dashboard. Users can also control what data is shared with Google Assistant and how it is used.

See Also[edit]

Related Pages[edit]

Google Assistant

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