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Adobe Acrobat unveils AI assistant for enhanced document interaction

Adobe Acrobat's AI Assistant - a beta feature transforming document interaction with summarisation, Q&A, and more for subscribers.

Adobe Acrobat has recently launched an AI Assistant in its PDF management software, marking a significant advancement in digital document handling. This new feature, designed to transform your experience with lengthy documents, is now available in beta for Acrobat subscribers.

Revolutionising your interaction with documents

The AI Assistant, described as a conversational engine, enables you to engage with your documents in unprecedented ways. Imagine asking questions and receiving concise summaries from any lengthy document, whether a research paper or a comprehensive report. This tool supports various formats, including Word and PowerPoint, making it a versatile addition to your document management toolkit.

Adobe emphasises the Assistant’s adherence to strict data security protocols. It guarantees that the tool does not store or use data from your documents for AI training, ensuring your information remains private and secure.

A proactive and intelligent companion

At its launch, the AI Assistant is not just a reactive tool; it proactively analyses document contents and suggests questions relevant to your needs. It goes beyond answering queries by generating citations for source verification and creating links for easy navigation within long documents. For those looking to save time, the Assistant can also format information into concise content for emails, reports, presentations, and more.

This feature is accessible to Standard (US$12.99/month), Pro (US$19.99/month), and Teams subscribers on desktop and web platforms without additional costs during the beta phase. However, a full range of AI Assistant capabilities will be available via an add-on subscription post-beta, as stated by Abhigyan Modi, Senior Vice President at Adobe Document Cloud.

Future enhancements and integration

Adobe is already planning future enhancements for the AI Assistant, although the duration of the beta phase has not been disclosed. The roadmap includes integration with Adobe’s Firefly generative AI model, the ability to extract information from various documents and sources simultaneously, and features to aid in creating first drafts and editing.

In conclusion, Adobe’s AI Assistant in Acrobat represents a significant leap in how you interact with digital documents. It promises to make your work more efficient and insightful by turning static pages into dynamic, interactive resources. The beta version previews how this tool will evolve, offering a glimpse into a future where document interaction is more intuitive and intelligent.

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