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Yelp’s updated AI assistant can answer questions and book a restaurant or service in one conversation

Yelp said that users can ask questions about a restaurant and place an order or book a table in one conversation

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Apr 21, 2026 at 11:00 TechCrunch

Yelp’s updated AI assistant can answer questions and book a restaurant or service in one conversation

Yelp said that users can ask questions about a restaurant and place an order or book a table in one conversation

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