INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

It is a software agent that helps users of computer systems, automating and performing tasks with minimal human-machine interaction.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?

• Smart devices that respond to voice commands and are becoming more sophisticated and intelligent.

• These assistants learn through interactions with consumers and continually evolve their repertoire of functions.

WHAT IS A VOICE ASSISTANT?

Voice search and smart speakers are technology that allows users to perform an Internet search by verbally asking a question on a smartphone, smart device, or computer instead of using the traditional method of typing the query into a search box. . A query is answered by a search engine or digital assistant.

How does it work?

• Voice assistants use a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP).

• The device converts the user's voice into text using a process called automatic speech recognition (ASR).

• Uses AI algorithms to determine the appropriate response.

• Voice assistants also use machine learning (ML) algorithms to improve their performance over time.

MOST USED VOICE ASSISTANTS

Google Home

Amazon Echo/Alexa

Google Assistant

Siri

Cortana

Bixby

THE BEST VOICE ASSISTANTS TODAY

Alexa

• Alexa is Amazon's digital assistant. It was launched in 2014 for the first time in the United States with the Amazon Echo smart speakers.

• You can ask Alexa about the weather, the traffic status or to play your favorite music.

• To be able to To increase the capabilities of Alexa, Amazon has created Skills.

• These are applications that can be added to the voice assistant to increase its functionality.

Google Assistant

• The Google Assistant is the voice assistant belonging to the Internet giant.

• It made its first appearance on the market somewhat later than Alexa, in 2016 with Google Allo.

• It is capable of performing functions such as informing you of the latest news, the time or traffic.

• It can also play your favorite music, help you manage your calendar or set alarms.

• The Google Assistant has access to all the information that can be found in the Google search engine.

• You have the option of adding several accounts available in other applications such as Netflix, Youtube or Spotify.

Siri, Apple's voice assistant

• It is the pioneer of the assistants that we show you, since its launch date dates back to 2011.

• It is only available on Apple devices.

• It enhances its functions most related to the mobile phone and communication in general.

• It allows you to control connected home devices.

• These devices can be controlled with your voice if you only have Apple brand products.

Data on searches in voice assistants

• By 2024, 50% of all internet searches will be voice-based.

• 20% of searches on a mobile device are voice-based.

• According to Location World, 240% of adults now use mobile voice search at least once a day.

• Search Engine Watch reports that voice-based searches using a mobile phone are 3 times more likely to be location-specific.

Thank you

Student: Lidia Vargas Morales