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Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer, shown earlier this year, told the Utah Technology Council that future computers will be able to respond to requests. (Getty Images)
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Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer, shown earlier this year, told the Utah Technology Council that future computers will be able to respond to requests.