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 over 1 year 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 Premium Member over 1 year ago
They should get Siri-us.
Botulism Bob over 1 year ago
They don’t need any fancy things in their lives. Sharing friendship, experiences, gratitude and memories will fulfill them forever.
j_m_kuehl over 1 year ago
Things your kids never heard of: >Door-to-Door Encyclopedia salesmen
iggyman over 1 year ago
My daughter got one as a gift, Alexa, put it into the cupboard and there it resides never hooked up!
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
Does Hammie use a high voice when imitating Alexa?
Just-me over 1 year ago
Hopefully they will be learning something from looking up the answers to questions.
JerrysLover Premium Member over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
This is funny! And good for Hammie to be reading in summer.
pheets over 1 year ago
Potentially smarter kids if this game keeps up.
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
I don’t want anything in my house that’s smarter than I am
jrankin1959 over 1 year ago
Pay a visit to the third world sometime… you’ll change your mind.
Camiyami Premium Member over 1 year ago
I prefer my Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. I’ve had both, Google is better. :) IMO
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
I love this! Children playing, looking up info, it’s great!
corpcookie over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
AI is dangerous, especially for kids. NO!
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
Possibly, but they are definitely smart by requiring you to do your own research…..
dbhoskisson over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
They would all be bored to tears listening in on my life….have at it!!
tung cha cha cha over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
That’s pretty cute. I’m rather surprised Hammie went along with it.
Nona5 over 1 year ago
Smart. Not stingy
pchemcat over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
Maybe they just can’t afford it.