Voice Global 2020: New improvements to core platform and development tools for Google Assistant

At VOICE Global 2020, Google announced several enhancements to the Google Assistant platform, emphasizing its role in improving user experience and facilitating developers' work in creating voice-based applications. Google Assistant now aids over 500 million users monthly in various languages and countries, with innovations like Duplex technology updating business information on Search and Maps, and partnerships bringing educational content into homes. New tools like the Actions Builder and updated Actions SDK simplify the development of conversational actions by integrating processes into a single platform, allowing for local development and improved conversation quality. Additionally, Google introduced features like Home Storage for communal user data, updated Media APIs for enhanced media playback, and Continuous Match Mode for smoother user interactions. The introduction of AMP-compliant content for smart displays aims to merge web content with voice experiences, empowering developers to create more engaging and efficient applications.