Microsoft added the use of Cortana to its Windows Phone app . Brant Ward : The age of the virtual assistant is here to stay . Today 's artificial intelligence systems are just scratching the surface , he says . Ward : Future virtual assistants will offer more capabilities and personas .
Microsoft added the voice of Cortana to its Windows Phone 8.1 . Brant Ward : The age of the virtual assistant is here to stay . Today 's artificial intelligence systems are just scratching the surface , he says . Ward : Future virtual assistants will offer more capabilities and personas .