Evolution to AI Virtual Assistant
The Role Over Time
Today, the VA landscape includes both human VAs and AI VAs. But a job of an individual VA is still irreplacable.
While AI VAs like Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri are super impressive with their capabilities and efficiency, human VAs have a plethora of distinct advantages that really set them apart:
- Human VAs bring that personal touch. They understand accents - yes, some of us have very heavy mother tongues – the nuanced needs of clients and can build rapport in ways AI just can’t.
- When it comes to problem-solving and critical thinking, humans excel as they can handle unexpected issues that AI might not be programmed to deal with.
- Individuals have empathy and emotional intelligence. This is crucial for building strong client relationships and understanding contexts that AI might miss.
- Individuals are quick to adapt to changing circumstances. They can learn new skills and approaches faster than it would take to reprogram AI.
- And let’s not forget creativity. To date, human creativity is unmatched by AI, which operates within the confines of its programming. Individuals can come up with creative solutions and innovative ideas that AI simply can’t.
These unique strengths make human VAs invaluable, complementing the efficiency and capabilities of AI VAs. So, while AI can handle many tasks, the human touch remains irreplaceable in many aspects of the VA role. So the big questions is how do the two work together? Thats what we are here to teach you.
Have you ever asked Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant to do something like play a song, check the weather, or even a simple question like “What time is it?” and they just don’t get it and answer out of context? A great example is “Siri, call Tafara!” and Siri responds “Calling Tough Ray”. Some of these mishaps are hilarious, and we want to hear them. In a few sentences, share with your squad on the Portal your funny experience. Remember, keep it respectful and appropriate :-)