Google Assistant to be ‘news host’ on devices

A file photo of attendees waiting to ask a question of a Google Assistant at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The artificial intelligence program will deliver 'a mix of short news stories chosen in that moment based on your interests, location, user history and preferences, as well as the top news stories out there', said Gannes in a blog post. — AFP

WASHINGTON: Google said Nov 19 its digital assistant will serve as a "news host" on its connected devices to deliver stories from a variety of its media partners.

The feature called Your News Update will be activated by asking the Google Assistant to read the news.