> By incorporating AI, Google Allo attempts to provide a “superior” chatting experience. It features automated “Smart Replies”, integrated Google Assistant that

> By incorporating AI, Google Allo attempts to provide a “superior” chatting experience. It features automated “Smart Replies”, integrated Google Assistant that will answer your questions, and easier ways to express one’s feelings with emojis and pictures. Is it just me? It seems every time Google and others incorporate "AI" into a product it makes it more awkward to work with. It feels like adding AI these days is only slightly better than "we added a Clippy module". Search seems less direct, more map fails, and asking "ok Google" is a mess. Has anyone tried Allo and are you able to comment on that "predictive response" or ability to ask the Google AI? Is it well integrated and useful or Clippy-like annoying?