YELP UPGRADES AI CHATBOT WITH PRACTICAL NEW FEATURES
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Yelp is rolling out significant improvements to its AI chatbot assistant, positioning it as a digital concierge capable of handling real-world tasks. The upgrade represents the platform's latest effort to leverage user-generated data for competitive advantage.
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