How a Virtual Assistant Taught Me to Appreciate Busywork

How a Virtual Assistant Taught Me to Appreciate Busywork

The New York Times-Tech·2024-04-25 06:02

I recently downloaded a virtual assistant that promised to ease the burdens of modern parenthood. The app is called Yohana, and it offered to handle a pile of tasks on my behalf. It suggested enlisting a professional to wash my windows, scheduling a lesson with a “private sports coach” or planning a “stylish and sustainable” Earth Day party featuring décor, recipes, activities and party favors, none of which interested me. Finally it volunteered to produce a “chef-curated menu” for Passover.

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