I just read yesterday where Amazon lost a law suit about Alexa capturing and storing children’s voices and information without anyone knowing. Their penalty of paying millions was like a nickel to the common man. Having those devices in your home or office are so intrusive! We may never know the total scope of what they capture.
That research that Hammie is doing will keep him in the rapidly shrinking group of people who will know how to solve problems when the wifi goes out. Go Hammie.
I do not understand the need, purpose, or rationale to have such intrusive devices in one’s home. Is it due to laziness? Or is it a case of “keeping up with the Joneses”—everyone has one so I must have one too.
Seriously kids, you don’t want Alexa, or any other bot in your house. I wouldn’t even have a cell phone if my husband’s son didn’t insist upon it and his wife gets mad because I have the tracking turned off on it. Most of the time the thing is turned off unless we are travelling. We didn’t have a TV until this past Christmas when our grandson bought my husband one. While I am quite tech-savvy, I just don’t feel the need to have it run my life.
allen@home 6 months ago
Zoe non and dad are just being frugal with their money. Besides with all of those books it looks like y’all don’t need a Alexa.
Ratkin 6 months ago
They should get Siri-us.
Botulism Bob 6 months ago
They don’t need any fancy things in their lives. Sharing friendship, experiences, gratitude and memories will fulfill them forever.
j_m_kuehl 6 months ago
Things your kids never heard of: >Door-to-Door Encyclopedia salesmen
iggyman 6 months ago
My daughter got one as a gift, Alexa, put it into the cupboard and there it resides never hooked up!
Ermine Notyours 6 months ago
Does Hammie use a high voice when imitating Alexa?
Just-me 6 months ago
Hopefully they will be learning something from looking up the answers to questions.
JerrysLover Premium Member 6 months ago
I just read yesterday where Amazon lost a law suit about Alexa capturing and storing children’s voices and information without anyone knowing. Their penalty of paying millions was like a nickel to the common man. Having those devices in your home or office are so intrusive! We may never know the total scope of what they capture.
Olivia_The_Cat 6 months ago
This is funny! And good for Hammie to be reading in summer.
pheets 6 months ago
Potentially smarter kids if this game keeps up.
198.23.5.11 6 months ago
I don’t want anything in my house that’s smarter than I am
jrankin1959 6 months ago
Pay a visit to the third world sometime… you’ll change your mind.
Camiyami Premium Member 6 months ago
I prefer my Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. I’ve had both, Google is better. :) IMO
kaycstamper 6 months ago
I love this! Children playing, looking up info, it’s great!
corpcookie 6 months ago
I was on the phone with a client. Lots of background noises (family life) then he said Alexa turn the lights. Gave me creeps. No thank you
Drbarb71 Premium Member 6 months ago
AI is dangerous, especially for kids. NO!
jasonsnakelover 6 months ago
One time I was 19,342 feet tall.
raybarb44 6 months ago
Possibly, but they are definitely smart by requiring you to do your own research…..
dbhoskisson 6 months ago
That research that Hammie is doing will keep him in the rapidly shrinking group of people who will know how to solve problems when the wifi goes out. Go Hammie.
Happicat2012 6 months ago
They would all be bored to tears listening in on my life….have at it!!
tung cha cha cha 6 months ago
I do not understand the need, purpose, or rationale to have such intrusive devices in one’s home. Is it due to laziness? Or is it a case of “keeping up with the Joneses”—everyone has one so I must have one too.
The Quiet One 6 months ago
That’s pretty cute. I’m rather surprised Hammie went along with it.
Nona5 6 months ago
Smart. Not stingy
pchemcat 6 months ago
Seriously kids, you don’t want Alexa, or any other bot in your house. I wouldn’t even have a cell phone if my husband’s son didn’t insist upon it and his wife gets mad because I have the tracking turned off on it. Most of the time the thing is turned off unless we are travelling. We didn’t have a TV until this past Christmas when our grandson bought my husband one. While I am quite tech-savvy, I just don’t feel the need to have it run my life.
ToneeRhianRose 5 months ago
Maybe they just can’t afford it.