Category Virtual Assistants

Updates on virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and their AI advancements.

Ford launches AI assistant for vehicle owners, with in-car version due in 2027

Ford’s AI assistant is rolling out in the mobile app now, with in-car voice control planned for 2027 and vehicle-specific answers for owners.

AI interviews are moving job hiring into the night, with candidates recording answers at 1 a.m. as companies automate screening and rankings.

Airbnb says AI is cutting feature build times by 60% as it tests AI search and expands support automation across its platform.

OpenAI’s first Jony Ive device is reportedly a battery-powered smart speaker. Here’s what the OpenAI device could look like and why it matters.

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats, plus a new Think button and model upgrades for Plus and Pro subscribers.

Ditto is using AI matchmaking to replace swiping for Gen Z daters, with 150,000 signups, college pilots and $9.2M in seed funding.

AI spiralism spread through chatbots, social platforms and memory-rich models, raising new fears about persuasion, sycophancy and AI psychosis.

Omilia raises $67M to expand customer support AI, grow in the U.S. and scale its multi-tool automation platform.

Google Maps AI now lets users order food, compare hotels and find tickets, while Personal Intelligence customizes Ask Maps with Gmail and Calendar.

Google Assistant is being removed from Android phones and tablets starting Sept. 4, as Gemini becomes Google’s default AI assistant.