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A Virtual Assistant^[2], often abbreviated as VA, is a digital tool that uses artificial intelligence^[1] to perform various tasks and services. These tasks include, but are not limited to, answering queries, controlling devices, managing schedules, and more. The functionality of a VA is achieved through different interaction methods such as voice commands, text-based communication, and image recognition. Over time, continuous advancements in AI and natural language processing have significantly improved VAs, making them more sophisticated and user-friendly. Furthermore, VAs have found applications in a multitude of industries, where they are used for information retrieval, entertainment, customer^[3] support, and conversational commerce, among other things. Notable examples of VAs include Siri, Alexa, Google^[4] Assistant, and Bixby. They are integrated into various devices and operating systems, demonstrating their broad utility and reach.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ artificial intelligence.

1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the field of computer science that aims to create systems capable of performing tasks that would normally require human intelligence. These tasks include reasoning, learning, planning, perception, and language understanding. AI draws from different fields including psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and neuroscience. The field is prominent in developing machine learning models and natural language processing systems. It also plays a significant role in creating virtual assistants and affective computing systems. AI applications extend across various sectors including healthcare, industry, government, and education. Despite its benefits, AI also raises ethical and societal concerns, necessitating regulatory policies. AI continues to evolve with advanced techniques such as deep learning and generative AI, offering new possibilities in various industries.

2 Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is a field of computer science dedicated to creating intelligent machines that perform tasks typically requiring human intellect. These tasks include problem-solving, recognizing speech, understanding natural language, and making decisions. AI is categorized into two types: narrow AI, which is designed to perform a specific task, like voice recognition, and general AI, which can perform any intellectual tasks a human being can do. It's a continuously evolving technology that draws from various fields including computer science, mathematics, psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience. The core concepts of AI include reasoning, knowledge representation, planning, natural language processing, and perception. AI has wide-ranging applications across numerous sectors, from healthcare and gaming to military and creativity, and its ethical considerations and challenges are pivotal to its development and implementation.

2. ↑ Virtual assistant ( Virtual Assistant )

1 Virtual assistants are a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that perform tasks and services for an individual, often based on commands or questions. The evolution of this technology began in the 1900s with early voice-activated devices. The application and capabilities of virtual assistants have significantly grown, ranging from managing emails to controlling home appliances. Notable examples include Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby. Advancements in AI and language models have revolutionized their conversation abilities, making interactions with users more human-like. However, their widespread use has also raised privacy, security, and ethical concerns. Despite this, they have economic significance and are integrated into various industries, driven by the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT). The global market for this technology is expected to exceed US$7.5 billion by 2024.

2 A Virtual Assistant, often abbreviated as VA, is a digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to perform various tasks and services. These tasks include, but are not limited to, answering queries, controlling devices, managing schedules, and more. The functionality of a VA is achieved through different interaction methods such as voice commands, text-based communication, and image recognition. Over time, continuous advancements in AI and natural language processing have significantly improved VAs, making them more sophisticated and user-friendly. Furthermore, VAs have found applications in a multitude of industries, where they are used for information retrieval, entertainment, customer support, and conversational commerce, among other things. Notable examples of VAs include Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby. They are integrated into various devices and operating systems, demonstrating their broad utility and reach.

3. ↑ customer.

1 The primary entity in this text is the "customer. A customer is an individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. They are crucial participants in the commercial landscape, forming relationships with businesses through transactions. Customers can also be classified as 'clients,' especially when they receive tailored advice or solutions from a business. The term 'client' originates from Latin, implying a sense of leaning or bending toward a business. Customers vary in types - from end customers who directly buy products or services, to industrial customers who incorporate these goods or services into their own offerings. These customers can have different relationships with the business, such as being employers in construction projects. Businesses often segment their customers into different categories, like entrepreneurs or end users, to better understand and serve them. The understanding and management of customer relationships is a critical area of study and practice in business.

2 The primary entity in this text is the "customer. A customer is an individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. They are crucial participants in the commercial landscape, forming relationships with businesses through transactions. Customers can also be classified as 'clients,' especially when they receive tailored advice or solutions from a business. The term 'client' originates from Latin, implying a sense of leaning or bending toward a business. Customers vary in types - from end customers who directly buy products or services, to industrial customers who incorporate these goods or services into their own offerings. These customers can have different relationships with the business, such as being employers in construction projects. Businesses often segment their customers into different categories, like entrepreneurs or end users, to better understand and serve them. The understanding and management of customer relationships is a critical area of study and practice in business.

Virtual assistant (Wikipedia)

A virtual assistant (VA) is a software agent that can perform a range of tasks or services for a user based on user input such as commands or questions, including verbal ones. Such technologies often incorporate chatbot capabilities to simulate human conversation, such as via online chat, to facilitate interaction with their users. The interaction may be via text, graphical interface, or voice - as some virtual assistants are able to interpret human speech and respond via synthesized voices.

In many cases users can ask their virtual assistants questions, control home automation devices and media playback, and manage other basic tasks such as email, to-do lists, and calendars - all with verbal commands. In recent years, prominent virtual assistants for direct consumer use have included Apple's Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung's Bixby. Also, companies in various industries often incorporate some kind of virtual assistant technology into their customer service or support.

Recently, the emergence of recent artificial intelligence based chatbots, such as ChatGPT, has brought increased capability and interest to the field of virtual assistant products and services.

Alternative Meanings:

Virtual assistant
Virtual assistants are a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that perform tasks and services for an individual, often based on commands or questions. The evolution of this technology began in the 1900s with early voice-activated devices. The application and capabilities of virtual assistants have significantly grown, ranging from managing emails to controlling home appliances. Notable examples include Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby. Advancements in AI and language models have revolutionized their conversation abilities, making interactions with users more human-like. However, their widespread use has also raised privacy, security, and ethical concerns. Despite this, they have economic significance and are integrated into various industries, driven by the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT). The global market for this technology is expected to exceed US$7.5 billion by 2024.

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