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Google will soon release a version of its virtual assistant that is powered by the company’s Bard artificial intelligence technology, helping users handle more complex tasks. The new offering, called ...

Google is replacing a decade-old digital assistant with a new AI experience, forcing millions of users to adjust to a major change.

Google Assistant will officially shut down on September 4, 2026, and be replaced by Gemini AI on Android devices and WearOS watches. Users can manually switch to the new AI assistant via settings.