Zest’s new AI agent finds restaurants and books reservations over text

Zest, a restaurant discovery app, has introduced a new feature that allows users to interact with a personal AI-powered 'restaurant concierge' via text messages. The concierge can suggest restaurants and book a reservation on behalf of the user. The feature uses data from users' credit card transactions to make tailored suggestions. The AI agent can also take into account users' friends' preferences and dining history. The concierge can be accessed via text message, eliminating the need to launch a separate app. This is part of a broader trend in AI development, where conversational AI agents are taking on tasks previously requiring standalone apps.