The future of customer service is less about the people than it is the sound of a person or the virtual image of an individual. Humans are just so inefficient. But they can be improved, too, through ...

Smart speakers and digital assistants are transforming our lives in subtle, useful ways With all the artificial intelligence ...

Ilya Gelfenbeyn is the co-founder and CEO of Speaktoit, which develops natural language virtual assistants for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. When Siri launched on the iPhone 4S in October 2011, tech ...

For as "smart" as our phones are supposed to be, they're not very good at getting things done on our behalf. But that's about to change, according to Qualcomm. During its annual Snapdragon Summit, the ...

Are you looking to get hired as a virtual assistant? Today, I have a list of five companies that need the help right now and are actively advertising their job openings! A virtual assistant, also ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With the number of virtual assistants are growing, their expertise now runs the gamut, making it easier to find someone who fits your ...