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Amazon jumps on the AI desktop app bandwagon.

The company is launching a new app for its AI-powered Quick assistant, which can write emails, connect to your calendar, and edit documents inside Zoom, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack. Amazon says Quick can connect to your local files, help you create custom apps, as well as provide alerts for missed emails and more.

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