Two-centre, prospective, randomized, open-label, controlled pilot study to examine whether integrating an artificial intelligence virtual assistant (VA), instructed with the latest international guidelines on optimal patient management into the outpatient management of patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) in the last 6 months, is feasible, acceptable and effective in reducing the need for regular medical assessment and the healthcare burden, reduce variability, and meets with participant satisfaction, without compromising participant safety and overall care quality.