AI: Alexa Incorrect

"This is the Way of God"  (and God only)

Don’t believe everything Alexa tells you.  “She” sometimes gives advice that is downright dangerous.

When a ten-year-old girl was recently up for a challenge, the youngster did not rely upon wisdom from a trusted adult.  She instead consulted with "all-knowing" Alexa.

Alexa searched the internet and came up with something from TikTok called the “penny challenge.”  This involved sticking a metal penny into an electric socket.  Humans can usually figure that this is NOT a good idea.  Apparently, Alexa couldn’t.

Nevertheless, Amazon states that Alexa “is designed to provide accurate, relevant, and helpful information to customers.”  Hmmm…

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