: Alphabet’s Google reorganizes Assistant unit

Alphabet Inc.’s GOOGLGOOG Google is restructuring its Assistant unit with plans to “supercharge” the smart assistant with new advancements in generative AI, as well as some job cuts. The latest reshuffling will seek to take advantage of large language model technology for Assistant, Google’s voice-powered software that is similar to Apple Inc.’s AAPL SIri and Amazon.com Inc.’s AMZN Alexa. Peeyush Ranjan, Google’s vice president of engineering at Assistant, made the announcement in an email to employees on Monday, according to a report on CNBC.

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