[ad_1] Engadget had a chance to test the app in an early preview in February 2019, and we found it to be pretty cool but still a bit rough around the edges. At its I/O developer conference, Google unveiled a limited release of the app for Pixel devices owners and Local Guides. One of the […]
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Lime expands scooter reservations to the US
[ad_1] Do be prepared to pay, though. Lime notes that the rate to reserve a scooter is the same as the per-minute rate for riding, so it could cost you a tidy sum if you’re determined to finish your moccaccino before setting off. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing. It could discourage people […]
Many Google Duplex calls are from real people instead of AI
[ad_1] There are multiple reasons for relying on the human touch. In one case, Duplex didn’t appear to pick up the cues that reservations were available. It may also need training on more real-world calls before it can handle every situation. More importantly, the company argued that it was taking a cautious approach. It wants […]
Google Duplex still confuses restaurants
[ad_1] One year later, restaurants are still confused by Google DuplexNatt Garun,The Verge Google had us in awe when it debuted the AI-powered Duplex tech at I/O 2018. The system can be used to make reservations on your behalf, and it can even make a call if one is required. A year later though, it […]