Google Assistant undergoes transformative shift towards generative AI

Google Assistant is reportedly undergoing a transformation to incorporate generative AI, powered by large language model (LLM) technology. The Assistant team sees this as a significant opportunity and is making organizational changes to catch up with other companies that have already demonstrated the potential of generative AI. While LLMs have shown promise in powering chatbots and assistants, it remains to be seen if this technology will be a practical evolution for digital interactions. Google is preparing for the future by aligning its vision and capabilities in case generative AI becomes more widely adopted.