15 stories tagged Assistants
OpenAI has introduced Dots, a new type of proactive AI assistant that can autonomously manage complex projects and everyday tasks, providing updates and handling work without requiring constant user input.
Google Cloud has launched Vertex AI Agent Builder, a no-code tool that lets businesses create custom AI assistants without programming. The tool offers drag-and-drop customization, pre-built templates, and integration with Google Cloud services.
Anthropic has upgraded Claude's voice mode with more advanced AI models, enabling users to reschedule meetings and draft emails using voice commands. The update makes Claude's voice assistance significantly more capable for productivity tasks.
OpenAI has released GPT-5, a new AI model that understands context better than ever. This could change how we interact with AI assistants, making them more helpful in everyday tasks.
NVIDIA's Nemotron 3 Embed achieved the #1 overall ranking on the Retrieval-Augmented Benchmark (RTEB), a key test for agentic retrieval. This advancement could make virtual assistants and AI tools more accurate and reliable by improving how they find and understand complex information.
Researchers have developed a new system called Oracle Agent Memory to help AI assistants remember important details over long conversations. This could make AI tools more reliable for tasks that span multiple sessions, like complex projects or ongoing customer support.
A team compared how six AI assistants handled solar data analysis. Some performed surprisingly well, while others struggled with basic tasks. This shows how much AI capability can vary even among top tools.
Google's Gemini AI will soon use Volvo's EX60 SUV cameras to read and interpret parking signs. This partnership brings advanced AI assistance directly to drivers' vehicles.
Hugging Face has introduced a leaderboard to evaluate and compare AI assistants. This new tool aims to make it easier for users to find the best AI assistant for their needs.
Researchers have created a comprehensive benchmark called IntentGrasp to evaluate how well AI assistants understand human intent. This tool could make future AI helpers more intuitive and helpful in everyday tasks.
Researchers created a new dataset to train AI assistants that can control smart home devices using voice commands. This could make smart homes easier to use for everyone, not just tech-savvy people.
Researchers have developed BALAR, a system that helps AI models actively seek missing information in conversations. This could make AI assistants much more effective at multi-step tasks.
OpenAI has shared how they make voice AI respond almost instantly. This matters because faster responses make AI assistants feel more natural and useful in daily life.
Mnemory is a new tool that lets AI agents remember information across conversations. This could make AI assistants much more useful in everyday tasks.
Researchers introduce CONCORD, a framework for privacy-aware AI collaboration. It enables assistants to work together while only capturing the owner's speech, addressing key privacy concerns.