Alexa and Copilot: A Tale of Two Assistants (2025)

As virtual assistants (VAs) become essential to contemporary interactions, it is imperative to understand how to evaluate their functionalities. This study offers a comparison framework for assessing the design and execution of Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Copilot Studio, emphasizing their capabilities in question-answering activities. Through the examination of their deterministic and probabilistic approaches, we…

Quiz-Ifying Education: Exploring the Power of Virtual Assistants (2024)

Technology offers transformative potential for educational innovation. This paper introduces a novel approach by harnessing virtual assistants, specifically through an Alexa quiz skill tailored for university students, to enhance learning experiences. Supported by a preliminary evaluation, our solution demonstrates significant user satisfaction, indicating its effectiveness and areas for further refinement. Our tailored skill dynamically…