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Google Embeds AI in New Products to Make Search Ubiquitous

  • New digital personal assistant part of broader AI strategy
  • Assistant to appear in Allo messaging app, then Home device

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Google is turning to artificial intelligence to make sure people keep using its search engine, even if they’re not spending as much time on the Web and personal computers.

The Alphabet Inc. division unveiled a new mobile messaging application Wednesday called Allo containing a digital personal assistant, based on AI technology that powers other Google services like Inbox.