# The Rise of Virtual Assistants: A New Era in Personal Technology Is Here to Stay

> With all the artificial intelligence out there, the term virtual assistant might feel . ..

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/virtual-assistants-and-how-they-work-8789482?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68000fb133b428e8e107e3fb)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #google #alexa #virtual #assistants #personal #rise #stay
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