Top 5 best AI assistance tools and some alternatives

AI solutions are the future. In many areas of activity, it is no longer possible to do without the assistance of artificial intelligence to perform certain important tasks. And with its integration into the internet, more and more people are using it, without really realizing it. At the current rate of development of AI, it will be more present in our daily lives in the near future. Intelligent AI assistance solutions will soon be an integral part of our lives. For now, if you want to know the best AI assistants on the market and some promising solutions, we give you in this article the top 5.

1.     Fireflies AI

Fireflies Ai is a solution that uses the NLP system to assist a person in taking notes during meetings. This system has the ability to process languages automatically. So you can participate in a meeting without having to take notes. This AI assistant takes care of recording the discussions and exchanges. It then transcribes the recording into text. You can also have it summarize what has been recorded or do quick searches of the transcribed files.

This AI assistance solution can be used and integrated with all online meeting and conferencing tools such as Google Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and others. You can also transcribe meeting audio files with this tool, even if you did not attend the meeting. Once the audio file has been recorded and transcribed, you can listen to the conversation again while following the note taken by Fireflies AI. It is then possible to add comments or correct the file. This allows you to have a quality report to share with other collaborators.

2.     Siri

An AI assistance tool developed by Apple, it is one of the best known artificial intelligence solutions in the world. It is available on all devices developed by the American firm, including iPhones, iPads, iMacs, MacBooks, etc. It is also supported by the brand’s operating systems (iOS, MacOS and iPadOS).

Siri has an interface that helps make using a device easier. It also provides assistance through a particularly intuitive voice command interface. The user can have Siri perform various tasks by simply commanding it by voice.

The strength of Siri is that it can be personalized. You can set the language to be used. It can also analyze and record your preferences. Siri can even answer specific queries and sort them according to your needs and their history. Here are some of the tasks Siri can perform to help you:

– Give answers to specific queries and provide information,

– Suggest based on the user’s history of habits and practices,

– Type in a phone number,

– Send a message,

– Helping in the search for specific services on the internet,

– Locate a specific place,

– Etc.

3.     Cortana

A competitor to Siri, Cortana is the AI assistance tool developed by Microsoft. It is a solution that uses NLP to assist users and respond to their needs in a personalized way. Cortana also uses Bing to facilitate user assistance.

It is one of the most advanced AI solutions of the moment that can be used on different operating systems such as :

– Alexa,

– Windows 10 and 11,

– Android,

– Windows mobile,

– Mixed reality.

Cortana is able to collect and analyze data on your device and use it to help you in your daily life. This allows it to perform various tasks and answer specific queries. In addition, the user can also view the data collected and stored by Cortana and modify it to allow the system to improve its level of personalization. Like Siri, this AI solution can answer specific queries. It can also make calls. Cortana also has the ability to take notes and manage your calendar, etc.

4.     Alexa

This AI tool was developed by Amazon. It is also one of the most famous and widely used AI solutions of the moment. It helps you in your daily life with its NLP-based interface and voice command and exchange systems.

Alexa has the ability to read you an audio book for example. It can also start a podcast or manage alarms. Alexa can also help you organize your schedule and make a to-do list.

The Alexa AI assistance solution gives you real-time information. You can check the weather with Alexa at any time, as well as traffic, current events, sports news and much more.

What has contributed to Alexa’s success and reputation is the word of alarm clock. This is a little word that allows the user to activate and start the AI tool. Then, depending on your needs, Alexa can start your playlist based on your music preferences. It can also read you an audiobook that you like. Alexa also has the ability to make a daily to-do list and give you different information on a daily basis.

5.     Google Assistant

Google Assistant has been on the market since 2016. Since its launch, this AI assistant has continued to evolve and is even at the heart of some large companies’ support services. According to users, Google Assistant is one of the most successful AI tools on the market.

It can be used on different types of devices such as smartphones and headsets to home appliances and even cars. Among the tasks that Google Assistant can perform, you have :

• Entering text-based data,
• Voice recording and transcription,
• Recording an appointment,
• Calling you back if you have an appointment,
• Translating a text or voice message,
• and so on.

The other interesting alternatives

Other alternatives to these AI support solutions are available on the market. Among the best, you have :

• Elsa Speak which helps you learn the English language.
• Fyle helps you manage your finances by assisting you in managing your daily expenses.
• Socratic is an AI tool to help children. It assists them with their calculations and certain tasks.