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Meet Hikari Azuma, the cute digital assistant you can date

For one Japanese startup, digital assistants should not just be about utility but should also be whimsical

    Published Mon, May 8, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Tokyo

    WHEN Siri is asked whether she has a boyfriend, the iPhone's digital assistant is usually quick to deflect the question with a quip about drones always trying to pick her up.

    For Minori Takechi, founder of Vinclu Inc, that's a missed opportunity.

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