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Yelp Launches the New Yelp Assistant, Transforming Local Discovery from Search to Answers and Actions
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2026--Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, announced its Spring Product Release, introducing more than 35 new features and updates that transform how consumers discover, connect and get things done with local businesses. The release unveils the new Yelp Assistant, an AI-powered chatbot that delivers instant answers, reliable recommendations and seamless booking—from restaurant reservations to beauty appointments—all in one
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