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Google AI Mode Integrates with Popular Apps
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- →Google is expanding AI Mode's functionality beyond simple queries to task completion across apps.
- →This integration enhances user convenience by allowing seamless interaction with popular apps.
- →It positions Google to better compete with AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude that offer similar features.
Google has announced that its AI Mode now supports integration with select apps, including Instacart, Canva, and YouTube. This update allows users to perform tasks such as adding items to a shopping cart or selecting design templates directly within AI Mode. The feature is currently available to users in the U.S., with plans to expand support to more apps in the future. This development is part of Google's strategy to enhance AI Mode's functionality and compete with other AI platforms that offer similar app integration capabilities.
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