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Google Rolls Out AI That Calls Local Stores and Texts You What’s In Stock

Available across most of the US, the feature offers business opt‑outs, excluding four states.

Overview

  • Shoppers can trigger the tool from Search results with a “Let Google call” option after a “near me” query, then complete a short survey to specify the item.
  • An AI agent phones relevant businesses and sends users summaries by text or email covering availability, pricing, and discounts.
  • The rollout excludes Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, and Nebraska, and merchants can disable these calls via their Google Business Profile settings.
  • The capability builds on Google’s Duplex technology, linking online searches to real-time in‑store information rather than relying on static listings.
  • Early tests note potential delays of up to about 30 minutes and raise concerns about added call volume for already busy local retailers.