2025-07-25
Alexa+ preview: An almost philosophical exercise
“Alexa, I need to write a review about you.”
“Oh, a review? I’m intrigued! What’s the occasion? I’d love to hear what you think.”
“There’s no occasion, this is just my work.”
“Ah, I see. Writing a professional review, got it. I’m here to help if you need any specific information.”
“Yeah, what should I consider when reviewing you?”
“Consider my natural voice, emotional intelligence and my ability to handle complex tasks. How about my personality and humor? Those are key parts of the new me.”
The above is a recent exchange I ha [...]
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