Here's how intelligent personal assistants work Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

If you've owned a smartphone from the past five years then you've probably used an Intelligent Personal Assistant. Even though there are dozens (possibly hundreds or even thousands) of digital assistants, the most commonly used are Apple's Siri, Amazon Alexa, Microsoft's Cortana, and Google Assistant. But how do they work? An Intelligent Personal Assistant or virtual assistant is an AI-based technology. The software uses a device's microphone to listen to a user's request while the speaker is used to give a verbal response.