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What is Virtual Assistant?

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A Virtual Assistant (or Virtual Agent) is an AI-powered software or application that performs various tasks and assists users with their daily activities. It uses Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning algorithms to understand and respond to user queries, helping with tasks like scheduling, reminders, and information retrieval.

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Unsupervised Learning

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Transfer Learning

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Ensemble Learning

Ensemble Learning involves combining multiple Machine Learning models to achieve superior performance and accuracy. By leveraging the “wisdom of the crowd,” Ensemble Learning mitigates…

Genetic Algorithms

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