Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance is embedding AI into phone calls, apps, and homes
Imagine ending a phone call and having a summary of the conversation pop up on your screen. That’s what Reliance’s Jio is promising with its new AI assistant, which can join calls to transcribe, summarize, and even book a cab for you mid-chat. Just say “Hey Jio” and the service kicks in, built directly into the telecom network so it feels like a natural part of the call. It’s launching later this year for Jio’s 500 million users. But calls are just the start. Reliance also unveiled an AI-powered version of its MyJio app that handles tasks like activating eSIMs or picking roaming plans through simple voice requests. Then there’s TeleFrame, a home display that uses AI to proactively serve up weather alerts, schedules, and reminders. It’s a clear push into the ambient AI space, where assistants blend into daily life, much like what Amazon and Google are exploring. At its annual shareholder meeting, Reliance framed this as India’s chance to stop being just a consumer of foreig...