Yelp rolls out new AI-powered features

Yelp has announced the launch of new features based on artificial intelligence. These include integration with Apple Maps for iPhone users and a tool for analyzing and summarizing reviews.

Yelp announced the launch of new AI-based features.

Review Insights tool

The Review Insights feature uses large language models (LLMs) to analyze reviews and find information relevant to user queries. It is able to evaluate aspects such as food quality, service, atmosphere, waiting time and drinks. Even if keywords are not mentioned directly, the algorithm understands the context and provides relevant data.

The algorithm is able to analyze the context and provide relevant data.

Yelp aggregates data in the form of sentiment scores from 1 to 100, which are categorized into positive, neutral and critical. Users can click on a score to see feedback on a specific topic. These features are available for restaurants, food establishments, and nightlife on iOS devices.

These features are available for restaurants, food establishments, and nightlife on iOS devices.

New features on the homepage

Yelp’s homepage now offers:

• Personalized content and popular search queries.
• Testing AI videos that are created from real photos, videos, and Yelp information about local establishments.

The addition of autoplaying custom videos that turn on with sound and unfold to full screen may not appeal to all users, however.

Addition of autoplaying custom videos that turn on with sound and unfold to full screen may not appeal to all users.

Business Page Innovations

The tip policy and payment methods have been added to business pages. The Yelp Assistant tool now allows you to request quotes via text message and call after submitting a project request.

Integration with Apple Maps

The Apple Maps app now has the ability to submit queries via Yelp. The Quote button is now available on establishment pages, which opens the “Request a Quote” functionality in the Yelp app or mobile version of the site.

Availability

All of Yelp’s new features are available to iPhone users starting today.