Virtual Assistant

technology · AI · helpful software · voice commands

Smart helpers everywhere. Virtual assistants are computer programs that live in phones, smart speakers, and other devices. They can understand what you're asking and then do things for you, like setting alarms, answering questions, or playing music.

They understand voices. Many virtual assistants can listen when you talk to them out loud. They figure out what you're saying and respond with their own voice, which makes them feel almost like a real person you're chatting with.

Multiple ways to chat. You don't have to speak to a virtual assistant. You can type questions to it, tap buttons on a screen, or even just talk naturally like you're having a conversation. Different assistants work in different ways.

They use chatbot tech. Virtual assistants often use special computer brain technology called chatbots that helps them understand confusing questions and figure out what you really need. This makes them smarter about understanding human talk.

Helpful task doers. Virtual assistants can do lots of useful things like remind you of appointments, search the internet for information, control smart home devices, or help you send messages to friends.