Virtual assistants joined the workforce in record numbers as the gig sector grew amid the pandemic. Discussions about VAs and gig workers on social media are inspiring others to become entrepreneurs.

Mercedes says its virtual assistant transforms the "car-driver relationship." The artificially intelligent computer KITT from "Knight Rider" could do it all -- drive solo, speak to humans, land quips ...

Alanna Smith became a virtual assistant after quitting her job as a communications officer. She's earned about $4,000 a month in revenue through her virtual-assistant business Ask Alanna. She outlined ...