Zapier, known for automating workflows for smaller enterprises, has acquired Vowel’s team, creators of an AI-driven video conferencing tool. With this acquisition, Andrew Berman, Vowel’s CEO, will take on the role of Director of AI at Zapier, focusing on improving their AI automation features.

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Zapier Central merges AI intelligence with a platform trusted by over 2.2 million businesses daily, creating bots that act more like team members than mere software.

With Central, automate tasks in the background by teaching your bot specific behaviors without coding. Easily link with over 6,000 apps, and let Central handle action setup. Access live data from various platforms like spreadsheets or Google Docs, and collaborate directly with bots for task completion across any connected app. Commands like sending emails or updating spreadsheets become straightforward requests to your bot.

Zapier has expanded its AI capabilities by acquiring Vowel, a company known for its AI video conferencing technology. This includes bringing on Vowel’s CEO, Andrew Berman, to deepen AI expertise at Zapier. This strategic move aims to enhance automation services and accelerate the development of Zapier Central, reflecting their belief in AI’s critical role in the future workplace and enabling customers to automate more efficiently.