It’s impossible to predict all the ways in which AI will change our lives, but one sure bet is that virtual assistants will help us navigate this brave new world. Some will be built into our smartphones, but companies big and small also hope consumers will find space for an extra AI-powered gadget—and perhaps eventually ditch their phones altogether.
The category has not started off so well, as some of the most eagerly awaited AI-powered devices to land this year have done so with a resounding thud.
