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2021-12-28 09:14
An Amazon Echo owner was left shocked after Alexa proposed a dangerous challenge to her ten-year-old daughter.
AI-powered virtual assistants like Alexa that power smart devices and speakers such as Echo, Echo Dot, and Amazon Tap, come with a plethora of capabilities.
When sitting idle, such as during the holidays, it wouldn't be unusual for an Amazon Echo owner to ask Alexa, "Tell me a challenge to do."
OMFG My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said.
Amazon 'took swift action' to fix the error.
"Customer trust is at the center of everything we do and Alexa is designed to provide accurate, relevant, and helpful information to customers," said an Amazon spokesperson.