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Virtual Assistants are artificial intelligence systems that perform human-like tasks for users, similar to a personal assistant ^[1] Some of the popular virtual assistants include Apple's Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. Many virtual assistants can carry out a number of tasks following a voice command, such as giving the weather, playing music, or controlling smart home devices.

Popular Virtual Assistants

Amazon Alexa Voice System

Often known as Alexa, the Alexa Voice System is a virtual assistant created by Amazon. It works on many different Amazon devices, such as Amazon Echo, the Echo Dot, and Amazon Tap, among other Alexa smart home devices.

Apple's Siri

1. ↑ Gray, Phil. "The Rise of Intelligent Virtual Assistants" (1 June 2016. 24 April 2017).