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Sesame launches iOS app for conversational AI agents
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- →Sesame's AI agents offer a more natural conversational experience by integrating real-time information.
- →The launch is a step towards more autonomous AI agents that can take actions on behalf of users.
- →This development could influence future AI applications in intelligent eyewear and beyond.
Sesame, a startup founded by the creators of Oculus, has released its iOS app featuring advanced conversational AI agents. These agents, named Maya, Miles, Simone, and Charlie, are designed to provide more natural interactions by integrating real-time search results into conversations. The app includes features like search cards and incognito mode, and is available in 39 countries. This launch is part of Sesame's larger plan to develop intelligent eyewear and more autonomous AI agents by 2027.
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