Google working on messenger app with added AI December 24, 2015 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Google could be about to combine two of its services as reports suggest the Android firm is working on a messaging app with a built-in AI assistant, Digital Spy reveals. The project, brought to light by a Wall Street Journal report, sounds suspiciously like an amalgamation of Hangouts and Google Now. It also sounds similar to Facebook's M, a virtual assistant that lives inside Messenger to help you carry out searches, make dinner plans, and more. There is no word about whether Google plans to keep standalone Hangouts and Now apps running alongside the new service, or phase them out. In other Google news, the web giant is rumoured to be joining forces with automaker Ford to further its ambitions in the self-driving car sector. Reports suggest that the firm wants to eventually launch an Uber-like services based around autonomous vehicles.  Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
