US EditionHate Calling Businesses? Google's AI Can Do It for You Through Search
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – The AI feature, available to all U.S. Google Search users, automates calls to local businesses to check pricing and availability, with higher usage limits for paid subscribers.
- This past week, Google rolled out the Ask for Me feature in Google Search, with Robby Stein, vice president of product, Google Search, attributing it to the July 16 announcement, rolling out across most of the United States.
- Earlier this year, Google upgraded to the Gemini AI model with advanced reasoning, math and coding, Robby Stein said Duplex will work with Gemini to make calls.
- Users activate the feature through Google Search by typing queries like `call the plumber to check availability`, then the AI dials businesses, engages naturally and relays findings, with calls kept under two minutes to minimize disruption.
- Businesses can opt out of these calls, consumers save hours by avoiding hold times and awkward conversations, and all calls are recorded for quality review during business hours.
- The feature will expand globally by late 2025, it may redefine consumer-business dynamics by 2026, and Search Engine Journal warns of potential misuse such as reservation hoarding.
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