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Yelp upgrades its AI chatbot to handle restaurant bookings and recommendations in one conversation

Yelp upgrades its AI chatbot to handle restaurant bookings and recommendations in one conversation

Yelp announced a major overhaul of its Yelp Assistant chatbot, positioning it at the center of the Yelp app. The bot can now answer questions, make personalized recommendations, and complete restaurant bookings without switching between screens or apps — all within a single conversation.

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