Building Smart Assistants with Python and Microsoft Azure AI
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https://doi.org/10.47941/ijce.3333Keywords:
Smart Assistants, Microsoft Azure AI, Conversational AI, Azure Bot FrameworkAbstract
This paper presents a comprehensive approach to building intelligent virtual assistants using Python and Microsoft Azure AI services. With the growing demand for personalized, conversational interfaces across industries, smart assistants have become essential for enhancing user engagement and automating routine tasks. Leveraging Azure Cognitive Services including Language Understanding (LUIS), Speech Services, and the Azure Bot Framework this study outlines scalable architecture for developing AI-driven assistants capable of understanding and responding to natural language in real time. Python serves as the core programming language for integrating cloud APIs, orchestrating conversational logic, and managing data workflows. The proposed system can support users through voice and text interactions, provide contextual responses, and maintain secure, HIPAA-compliant communications. Performance metrics such as response accuracy, latency, and user satisfaction are analyzed to evaluate the system’s effectiveness. The paper also discusses implementation challenges, such as managing dialog complexity and addressing AI bias, and concludes with recommendations for integrating generative AI models and deploying assistants on edge devices. This work offers a practical framework for developers and researchers aiming to create advanced conversational agents using the Azure ecosystem and Python.
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