TO watch the list of questions most frequently asked of Amazon’s virtual assistantthe scope of our interests and the depth of our knowledge appear rather limited. But, come on, it’s not surprising: it is certainly not to Alexa that we place our existential doubts. We are not asking her to guide us in the intricate questions of international politics or the future of artificial intelligence which certainly grip us.
“Alexa, who is the Italian president?”. Our questions to her speak about us
Born to manage the electronic equipment scattered in every corner of an increasingly automated home, Alexa is today mainly used to do something completely different. That is, essentially, give precise answers to our light questionsIndeed, very light.
Among the gossip (Who is Annalisa married to? But also Cupido and Mike Buongiorno, Rita Pavone and Sabrina Ferilli) and the personal data (How old is Loredana Bertè? But also Lorella Cuccarini, Fiorella Mannoia, Ornella Vanoni, Michelle Hunziker). With a certain interest also for the amount of capital of the Scrooges of the Earth. You see “What is Elon Musk’s net worth?“. But also of YouTuber Carli Bybel and Cristiano Ronaldo.
There are those who are interested in national issues, always maintaining a low profile. You see: “How many inhabitants does Italy have?”. Or (even lower) “Who is the Italian president?“. We can hypothesize that at least one kid – many kids – asked this last question in their first hour of civic education. Thesis for which another doubt can lead us to lean, an age-old one like few others, this one also thrown to Alexa’s brain. That is to say “How does the crocodile do it?”.
“Self-destruct” and questions to provoke funny answers
Evidently we can ask Alexa everything, from things that we would be ashamed to ask around to those that we pull out of the hat just to see the effect they have: that is, to provoke her answers. For example, it seems to provide some incredible and hilarious ones to anyone who asks her to self-destruct, to speak in Neapolitan or in cursive. For the series: things to do if you really have nothing better to do. That is, the sacred pleasure of a useless pastime that does no harm to anyone.
Apart from the match times on TV and the playing of music (they stand out Geolier e Gold suit Of Mahmood), it seems that However, Alexa support is fundamental and very useful in the kitchen. The voice assistant is now a full-fledged sous chef. The most requested recipes of 2024? Let’s go, come on mini dorayaki with Nutella to potato balls, from staples to cold cream cake. Bon appetit, Alexa.
iO Donna © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED