Adobe unveiled the beta release of AI Assistant, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered conversational engine embedded in Reader and Acrobat. Revolutionizing document interactions, AI Assistant generates instant summaries, answers questions, and formats information for seamless sharing. The move aims to unlock new value from the approximately 3 trillion PDFs worldwide.
Leveraging the same AI and machine learning models as the award-winning Acrobat Liquid Mode, AI Assistant ensures responsive reading experiences on mobile devices. With a deep understanding of PDF structure and content, proprietary models enhance the quality and reliability of AI Assistant outputs.
“Generative AI promises more intelligent document experiences by transforming PDF content into actionable, knowledgeable, and professional-looking material,” said Abhigyan Modi, Senior Vice President, Document Cloud. “These capabilities are just the beginning of the value AI Assistant will deliver through Reader and Acrobat applications and services.”
AI Assistant’s beta release is available to Acrobat Individual, Pro, and Teams customers, as well as Acrobat Pro trial users. Reader users will gain access to features over the coming days and weeks, offering:
AI Assistant: Recommends and answers questions about a PDF’s content through an intuitive conversational interface.
Generative Summary: Provides quick overviews of long documents in easy-to-read formats.
Intelligent Citations: Generates citations for AI Assistant’s answers, ensuring easy source verification.
Easy Navigation: Clickable links facilitate swift access to information in lengthy documents.
Formatted Output: Consolidates and formats information into top takeaways, facilitating easy sharing through emails, presentations, and reports.
Respect for Customer Data: Governed by data security protocols, AI Assistant in Reader and Acrobat ensures no customer document content is stored or used for training without consent.
Beyond PDF: Compatible with various document formats like Word, PowerPoint, meeting transcripts, etc.