virtualassistantengineering
nounUK /ˌvɜːtʃuəl əˈsɪstənt ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US /ˌvɜːrtʃuəl əˈsɪstənt ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
The work of building and fixing computer helpers that talk with people.
She studied virtual assistant engineering so she could make a friendly robot that answers questions.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The field of study focused on designing software agents that understand and respond to human speech.
The university offers a course in virtual assistant engineering for students who love language and computers.
3. The process of testing and improving digital helpers so they give correct and helpful answers.
Good virtual assistant engineering means checking that the helper never gives unsafe advice.
4. The teamwork of programmers, linguists, and designers to create a talking computer program.
Their virtual assistant engineering team met every morning to plan the next update.