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The A.I. in Google’s New Pixel 11 Is Not Very Helpful

NYT Technology Wednesday 19 August 2026, 16:00 UTC By Brian X. Chen and Minh Connors 1 min read
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The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?

The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
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