Why I'm not worried about AI

If I've learnt anything from my multiple Alexa devices, it's that technology's cool for some things but when you need reliable service, you really need a human.

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Case in point: I live in a bilingual home and we we're happy to have Alexa working in two languages, even if it means we no longer have Aussie Alexa (a personal fave). Now Mamie and other house guests can benefit from the wisdom of the all-knowing Alexa (but please keep it simple just ask about the weather and stuff okay?) and we're training Alexa to understand our unique blend of Franglais.

Now, with bilingual Alexa whenever anyone says "avec ça" in the house – which is often. Alexa utters a pensive, "hmm, I don't know that one". [Editor's note: avec ça sounds like Alexa]. To my dismay, but the hilarity of all resident Francophones, English Alexa also struggles to understand my Noow Zilund accent. Often, a Francophone interpreter needs to be called in to help me talk to the machine... in English.