Adobe introduces AI assistant beta for Reader and Acrobat platforms

"These proprietary models provide a deep understanding of PDF structure and content, enhancing quality and reliability in AI Assistant outputs," the company said.

Abhigyan Modi, Senior Vice President of Document Cloud at Adobe, expressed enthusiasm about the potential of generative AI to revolutionise document experiences, stating, "Generative AI offers the promise of more intelligent document experiences by transforming the information inside PDFs into actionable knowledge and professional-looking content."

Users who have Acrobat Individual, Pro and Teams, and users on the trial version of the Acrobat Pro can now use the AI assistant beta. Adobe added that features will gradually roll out to Reader users in the coming days and weeks.

AI-powered question recommendations and answers through an intuitive conversational interface.

Generative summaries for quick comprehension of lengthy documents.

Intelligent citations generated by Adobe's proprietary AI for easy source verification.

Simplified navigation through clickable links within documents.

Effortless formatting of information into various formats for sharing.

Moreover, Adobe assures users of robust data security protocols, with the AI assistant functionalities governed by stringent privacy measures.

While the beta phase offers a glimpse into the capabilities of the AI assistant, Adobe envisions a future where the tool extends beyond PDFs to encompass various document types and sources. The roadmap includes plans for AI-powered authoring, editing, and collaboration features to further enhance document management workflows.

Current Acrobat subscribers, including Individual, Pro, and Teams plans, can access the AI assistant beta at no additional cost. English-speaking users will be the first to experience the beta, with support for additional languages expected in the future.