Virtual assistants can offer more personalized interactions, creating a more engaging customer experience. They can maintain context throughout a conversation, offering a more seamless experience.

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is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Much like Google, Microsoft is launching its own version of OpenClaw.

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