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It is irreversible that Google has decided to retire its long-standing voice assistant, Google Assistant. According to foreign media reports on September 29th, Google has sent out emails since last month, announcing that the Assistant on mobile devices will be discontinued; now many Android users have reported being unable to access it. Some users also found that the option to switch to Google Assistant in the Gemini account menu has disappeared. From options to services, the old assistant is gradually being removed.
On Sept 24, Huawei launched Xiaoyi Work, a 24/7 AI assistant for HarmonyOS devices with cross-device sync. It handles research, documents, PPT, data analysis, content, and coding. Given a goal, it autonomously plans and executes tasks, with progress checks and approval at key steps.....
Tencent Marvis upgrades from AI assistant to AI steward, focusing on PC, files, browser, and software management for personal devices and digital assets, and expanding NAS and domestic hardware partnerships. Driven by real needs: 40,000-50,000 daily users install software, clean C drive, organize files, and manage startup items.....
Tencent AI assistant Marvis launches a 'Custom Model' feature, letting users connect third-party models like Tencent Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, DeepSeek, Minimax, Kimi, Zhipu, Xiaomi, and local open-source models, with cross-device sync.....
On August 19th, Chinese Doctors' Day, Ant Alpha announced its doctor-side service strategy: customizing AI assistants for doctors from village doctors to renowned experts, covering primary care to tertiary hospitals, including diagnosis, patient management, and research. The 'Ant Alpha Doctor Edition' has been upgraded to serve millions of doctors, and it also disclosed the latest progress in supporting primary healthcare, having collaborated with multiple regions to advance initiatives.