ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Google Duplex

Google Duplex is a very fancy computer program that can talk to people on the phone just like a real person! When you ask Google Duplex to make a phone call for you, it will call the place you want to talk to and ask questions or set up appointments just like a human would.

Google Duplex is special because it can understand and respond to what the other person is saying, even if they have a funny accent or if they pause for a long time. It can also add sounds like umm or aah, which makes it sound like a human too!

Some people think Google Duplex is amazing because it can save you time and help you get things done faster. But others worry that it's too smart and might make people feel tricked or deceived because they can't tell if they're talking to a real person or a computer program.