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Google acknowledges widespread Google Assistant reliability issues, particularly within the smart home ecosystem. Users have reported inconsistent performance. Google's Chief Product Officer, Anish Kattukaran, apologized for the problems and promised "major improvements" later this year, hinting at the involvement of the Gemini AI. These upgrades are expected to enhance Assistant's long-term reliability and capabilities.

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