Google Search can now call local businesses using AI to gather pricing and availability info on your behalf. Here's how it works. Google Search can now make AI-powered calls to local businesses.

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Creating a local AI-powered web search assistant is an fantastic way to harness the power of open source AI models while maintaining full control over your data and processes. By using Python and ...

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The National Association of Counties (NACo), which stood up its AI Exploratory Committee in May 2023, has released a full report on its findings, with tailored recommendations for counties on risk.