Digital Assistant news and trends

Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI
artificial intelligence // October 05, 2023

Barclays analysts reportedly believe that Meta Platforms, with its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its apps, is well-positioned for growth in the AI industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google to Launch Generative AI-Powered Digital Assistant
artificial intelligence // October 04, 2023

Google has unveiled a digital assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Amazon Makes Alexa More Human-Like to Increase VoiceTech Adoption 
Amazon // September 20, 2023

Amazon aspires for Alexa to be an integral part of the consumer’s household.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Microsoft Continues Shutting Down Cortana
Connected Economy // August 11, 2023

Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app, Cortana, for Windows 11 with an update that disables it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Interviews & Exclusives
Can Digital Assistants Take Luxury Retail To The Next Omni Level?

February 11, 2019
A common, enduring fantasy for many consumers — a group that likely includes many PYMNTS readers and writers — is walking into a high-end retail store, chain or boutique that sells luxury brands, and spending vast sums on the best clothes, shoes, handbags, watches and other items. That notion still features the plots of movies and TV […]

Is AI’s Next Evolution To Digital Humans?

February 27, 2018
What would you do if you met a digital human? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Facebook Messenger 2.0: Lotsa Bots

April 19, 2017
Innovator, entrepreneur and architect of “the greatest show on Earth” P.T. Barnum famously said, “There is no such thing as bad publicity.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Quick Reads
Report: Microsoft’s AI Copilot Could Add $10 Billion to Its Yearly Revenue

November 01, 2023
A new Microsoft artificial intelligence (AI) product could become a major revenue driver for the tech giant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI

October 05, 2023
Barclays analysts reportedly believe that Meta Platforms, with its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its apps, is well-positioned for growth in the AI industry. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Google to Launch Generative AI-Powered Digital Assistant

October 04, 2023
Google has unveiled a digital assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Microsoft Continues Shutting Down Cortana

August 11, 2023
Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app, Cortana, for Windows 11 with an update that disables it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...