"Google Assistant", a conversational assistant that makes use of artificial intelligence, natural language processing technology, machine learning, etc. aiming at "users dedicated to each user"

Personal assistant function 'Google Assistant' which Google made interactive conversation possible by natural language processing technology was held at midnight on May 19, 2016 Japan timeGoogle I / O 2016It was announced at.

The keynote speech of Google I / O 2016 can be seen from the following movie, announcement about Google Assistant starts around 21 minutes 30 seconds.

Google I / O 2016 - Keynote - YouTube


Google's CEO Sundar Pichai is on the stage. Unlike traditional "Google Now", Google Assistant uses natural language processing technology to analyze user's questions, understand the context in which conversation is taking place and the context of the conversation, to make interactive conversation It is possible to be a personal assistant.

For example, searching photos of objects in the streets and asking Google Assistant, "Who designed the collection?", The specific place (Millennium Park) and the name of the object (Cloud Gate) Without saying, Google Assistant accurately responds "writer's name" to "Anish Kapoor's work".


"Who is the director of the movie" Revenant "? ....


Google Assistant replies "Alejandro · González · Inaritou".


Next, when asking "Tell him his awards history" ...


Even without saying the name of the director by the full name, Google Assistant shows from the contents of the conversation that "he" refers to "Director Inyaritu" and shows the awards of Director Inyaritu.


The following was introduced to demonstrate the movie schedule.


When asking, "What kind of movies are playing tonight?", Google Assistant will display three recommended movies showing around the current location.


Telling that "I want to go with children", the recommended movie switches to the family movie lineup ......


Furthermore, the conversation advances as "Take a ticket for four people?", Searching for movie information and purchasing tickets as if they were talking to someone as if they had talked with someone.


When telling "Jungle Book", tickets are purchased automatically, and information such as ticket exchange code, seat number, movie start time, etc. are displayed together.


Before seeing the movie, asking "Is the jungle book interesting?", Movie reviews and trailers are displayed.


The Google Assistant demo movie can be seen from the following.

Google App: Ok, Google ... - YouTube


Google Assistant is available on Android phones, tablets and Android Wear, but not announced when it will be available.

In addition, a new message application "Allo" equipped with Google Assistant is newly announced, and it is possible that messages can be exchanged between three parties, self, opponent and Google Assistant.

Google's AI joins the conversation "Allo" & You know when you receive an incoming call "Duo" like this - GIGAZINE


Also, a device that can utilize Google Assistant at homeGoogle Home"Has also been announced. Google Home is a device capable of operating home appliances, checking schedule, checking weather forecasts, streaming music, etc. It is scheduled to be released in late 2016.

Google's Home Audio Assistant Speaker "Google Home" helps you recognize and help you understand conversations such as "turn on the electricity", "show that video on TV" "play music" - GIGAZINE