Yelp is making its AI chatbot way more useful

Yelp has upgraded its AI chatbot into a more central assistant that can answer questions, recommend businesses, and handle bookings.

The new Yelp Assistant connects with services like DoorDash, Grubhub, Vagaro, Zocdoc, and Calendly to help with orders and scheduling.

The move highlights how platforms are using AI, data, and partnerships to keep everyday transactions inside the app.