title: Can I deploy an app to Google Assistant without using Google's AI platform (Api.ai)
body: <p>I'd like to deploy an app to Google Assistant. But, I'd like to use a different AI backend instead of api.ai. </p>
  
  <p>Does anyone know if it's even possible? And how? </p>
  
  <p>Or am I stuck with api.ai if I want to work with Google Assistant? </p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>