virtual assistant

A virtual assistant is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients remotely from a home office.

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Amex Buys AI Travel App Mezi
Amex Buys AI Travel App Mezi
January 31, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

American Express announced Tuesday (Jan. 30) that it has acquired Mezi, the personal travel assistant app that helps people plan and book their trips. Terms...

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QR Codes Sizzle, Smart Parts Fizzle And Facebook Bows Out Of AI Assistants
QR Codes Sizzle, Smart Parts Fizzle And Facebook Bows Out Of AI Assistants
January 12, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Facebook’s M Fizzles Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
January 08, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

In 800 B.C., when people wanted to know the answer to “what’s next” about their personal futures, they flocked to Delphi and asked Pythia, the...

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Getting Credit Unions Ready For The Voice-Activated Future
Getting Credit Unions Ready For The Voice-Activated Future
January 03, 2018  |  Voice Activation

In what feels like the blink of an eye — and pushed by the breakout success of Amazon’s Echo line of smart speaker products —...

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The Year In Voice-Activated AI
The Year In Voice-Activated AI
December 27, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

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Alexa: Calling Your Screen And Screening Your Calls
Alexa: Calling Your Screen And Screening Your Calls
December 19, 2017  |  Amazon Technology

Commerce is becoming ever more linked — between nations and across time zones and gadgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Toyota’s AI Assistant Wants To Be The Consumer’s Car Buddy
Toyota’s AI Assistant Wants To Be The Consumer’s Car Buddy
October 31, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Toyota drivers are about to gain a new best friend in Yui, an onboard virtual assistant that uses artificial intelligence to do everything from talk to...

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ATB Financial Uses Facebook Messenger As Virtual Banking Assistant
ATB Financial Uses Facebook Messenger As Virtual Banking Assistant
October 24, 2017  |  Banking

ATB Financial has partnered with FinTech Finn.ai to launch a virtual banking assistant that utilizes Facebook Messenger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Rules The Smart Speaker Market, Ahead Of Google
Amazon Rules The Smart Speaker Market, Ahead Of Google
September 19, 2017  |  Amazon Technology

When it comes to voice-activated smart speakers, Amazon is the undisputed leader, with 76 percent of the market share. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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