Zoom has expanded access to its AI-powered receptionist tool. The service is now open to businesses that do not use Zoom Phone.
The company introduced the Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist to allow organizations to adopt AI features without changing existing phone systems.
A company statement noted that businesses should not need to replace their current setup to gain AI benefits.
The update took effect on July 13 and broadens the tool's reach to a wider range of customers.
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Microsoft opened its Build developer conference on Tuesday with a focus on AI tools and agents. The keynote in San Francisco featured multiple new models and hardware concepts.
Google Workspace is expanding its AI capabilities with improved inbox assistance and the ability to have conversations directly with important work documents.
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Google is expanding its AI-driven search tools with new agent capabilities and a redesigned interface. The changes, unveiled at the company’s I/O 2026 event, aim to make search more conversational and interactive. Executives say the updates reflect a broader shift where AI is central to how users find information.
Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, an AI model that enables near-instant voice-to-voice translation during multilingual conversations. The tool supports more than 70 languages and aims to reduce delays common in traditional systems. It became available to developers on Tuesday.
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Apple has unveiled an upgraded version of Siri that prioritizes helpfulness over engagement. Executives emphasized the assistant's boundaries during a recent interview. The changes follow the company's WWDC announcements on AI features.