Yelp can now call on your behalf to check wait times at a restaurant
Yelp is embedding numerous new AI features into its app that can do everything from call to check on restaurant wait times to create personalized recommendations that remember your preferences.
TL;DR
- Yelp's new 'Check for Me' feature allows an AI agent to call restaurants to inquire about wait times.
- The app's AI assistant will offer improved personalization, remembering user preferences from past chats.
- Integration with OpenTable allows users to book restaurants directly within the Yelp app.
- Users can set custom reminders and create personalized lists (e.g., 'Been Here,' 'Want to Go') with filtering and sharing options.
- Yelp is launching a new paid product, Smart Lead Reply, for businesses to automate customer engagement and lead qualification.
- Weekly personalized recommendations based on saved items and rankings will be introduced next month.