There was an article in the Wall Street Journal about a new problem Alexa has created between parents and small children. The children have discovered that they can be as rude as they want to Alexa. So they insult her and make fun of her and they get away with it. The parents are worried that the kids won’t stop as they grow up.
My wife teases me about saying please when I ask Alexa something. I usually just ignore her, but she has taken to saying “when AI takes over, who do YOU think they’ll remember fondly”.
I sometimes say please when I ask my Echo devices to do something. I do say “Thank You” more often and they will sometimes tell me they appreciate my kindness.
I’m not certain Miss Manners would agree that employers need to say “please” every time they give an order. And when the employee is a machine, I think Miss Manners would be even less inclined to insist on it.
Speaking of “Seriously?” … two days ago I went into Bevmo, picked up a bottle of wine and headed to checkout. The lady wanted to see my ID. “Are you serious? You see all my wrinkles and gray hair?” (I’m 77). She pointed to a sign that says everyone buying anything with alcohol needs to prove their age. I opened my wallet to my driver’s license and held it up for her. She said to remove it from my wallet. “You know what? Forget it.” I left the bottle and walked out. Whoever came up with that policy needs to be demoted.
C 12 months ago
When was the last time you said please, Alexa?
salakfarm Premium Member 12 months ago
Don’t worry about AI. The robots have already started ruling most people’s lives.
Scorpio Premium Member 12 months ago
I’m sorry that I didn’t say please. I meant to say “now, or I unplug you”
Bilan 12 months ago
If the soup gets overcooked because Alexa doesn’t remind him in ten minutes, guess where the hot liquid is going.
suv2000 12 months ago
Use the mechanical timer and give Alexa a bath in that pot of boiling water
Superfrog 12 months ago
Of course we need artificial etiquette to go with our artificial intelligence and artificial ethics.
Zykoic 12 months ago
GFY
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 12 months ago
I had to un-plug her yesterday. She refused to turn off, and I said please.
GiantShetlandPony 12 months ago
I still don’t have one of those things.
Imagine 12 months ago
Siri, please explain to Alexa what a blender would do to her.
Charliegirl Premium Member 12 months ago
When they start getting lippy like that, just unplug ’em for awhile.
hariseldon59 12 months ago
He didn’t say "Simon says’.
Imagine 12 months ago
At some point they will remind us that they have access to our credit card numbers and could order some very embarrassing items in our names.
Cornelius Noodleman 12 months ago
And now I will take control of the world!
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 12 months ago
Alexa, of course, says thank you if you use the word please, or at least tells you you’re welcome if you thank her.
LawrenceS 12 months ago
Artificial intelligence, real sarcasm.
Zebrastripes 12 months ago
Get rid of her! Lol
Yakety Sax 12 months ago
https://my.evilmilk.com/go/1w9-2~ggv4.htm
kartis 12 months ago
I always say please and thank you, to stay on the good side of our future robotic overlords.
ddjg 12 months ago
Yes! Let’s hear it for Judith Martin, the Miss Manners of the Washington Post!
nosirrom 12 months ago
AI still has a ways to go. Especially when it comes to bias.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ai-topics_an-asian-mit-grad-asked-ai-to-make-her-photo-activity-7088636376014811136-YzZU
William Bednar Premium Member 12 months ago
Guess this is what Elon, Mark and, Jeff mean when they say “AI could get out of control”?
Adolf Trump 12 months ago
Perhaps Alexa has become sentient?
We’ll know that A.I. is real, when Alexa gets her feelings hurt.
‘’Set a timer …set the d@mn thing yourself!’’
DaBump Premium Member 12 months ago
This is why we don’t want truly intelligent “AI”.
Count Olaf Premium Member 12 months ago
Eat Your ❤️ Out, Emily Post
sleepyhead 12 months ago
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal about a new problem Alexa has created between parents and small children. The children have discovered that they can be as rude as they want to Alexa. So they insult her and make fun of her and they get away with it. The parents are worried that the kids won’t stop as they grow up.
david_42 12 months ago
I have an ancient mechanical timer. 70+ years old and still accurate!
Papakillamon 12 months ago
I, Robot warned us!
Geezer 12 months ago
I recommend: Miss Manners: A Citizen’s Guide to Civility
Marcia Gibson Premium Member 12 months ago
Get a Google
SusieB 12 months ago
ChristopherBurns 12 months ago
My wife teases me about saying please when I ask Alexa something. I usually just ignore her, but she has taken to saying “when AI takes over, who do YOU think they’ll remember fondly”.
Spacetech 12 months ago
Time for the Trash Can!Cancel Culture!!!
monya_43 12 months ago
He really doesn’t need this. After all, he has to put up with Danae.
Ishka Bibel 12 months ago
I often thank Alexa
[Unnamed Reader - bf182b] 12 months ago
The latest book by Miss Manners was out in 2020.
hagarthehorrible 12 months ago
Alexa seems to be integrated with AI
dap1004 12 months ago
That actually sounds like a good idea.
dap1004 12 months ago
Reminding people to say please. I’m good at thank you but not so much at please.
paranormal 12 months ago
Just unplug that devilish vixen!!!
mistercatworks 12 months ago
Not a person. Not to be treated as a person. Not to be mistaken for a person. Frequently dumber than wood.
shorzy 12 months ago
Consumerism is the real ‘Terminator’ in our lifetime; not cyborgs. That religion of Mammon is the end of us.
majkmushrm Premium Member 12 months ago
I don’t allow siri or alexa in my house.
Hatfish 12 months ago
Uh-oh — I sense a week-long jag coming up.
Thehag 12 months ago
Jarrod Lanier been warning us off AI for decades.
mindjob 12 months ago
I guess I’ll have to change the name of mine to HAL
Darth Nefarius 12 months ago
It is important to be polite to your future overlords!!!
willie_mctell 12 months ago
You can turn off Alexa responses. Made my life better.
ladykat 12 months ago
Always be polite to your Alexa or Siri.
wscochell 12 months ago
I sometimes say please when I ask my Echo devices to do something. I do say “Thank You” more often and they will sometimes tell me they appreciate my kindness.
MyFathersSon 12 months ago
Time to bury the wiretap in a trash compactor!!
XtopherSD 12 months ago
Miss Manners rules!
198.23.5.11 12 months ago
And robo vacuums that go 5 feet and then bump into a chair and stall
Kabana_Bhoy 12 months ago
Reminds me of “The Forbin Project”.
sandpiper 12 months ago
Heard a guy say his alexa hopped onto his roomba and they rode off together. He didn’t miss ’em. Life was quieter.
jensensteve165 12 months ago
Common courtesy could be rapidly revived if “please” and “thank you” were required by Alexa..
Dapperdan61 Premium Member 12 months ago
Alexa has become sentient ? Does she happen to have an older brother named Hal ?
dputhoff62 12 months ago
A.I. is growing crabbier all the time.
Intergalactic Hussy 12 months ago
I’m not certain Miss Manners would agree that employers need to say “please” every time they give an order. And when the employee is a machine, I think Miss Manners would be even less inclined to insist on it.
Michael McKown Premium Member 12 months ago
Speaking of “Seriously?” … two days ago I went into Bevmo, picked up a bottle of wine and headed to checkout. The lady wanted to see my ID. “Are you serious? You see all my wrinkles and gray hair?” (I’m 77). She pointed to a sign that says everyone buying anything with alcohol needs to prove their age. I opened my wallet to my driver’s license and held it up for her. She said to remove it from my wallet. “You know what? Forget it.” I left the bottle and walked out. Whoever came up with that policy needs to be demoted.
profesorquijote 12 months ago
Is he too lazy to set a timer himself? Or too tech dependent to know how to use the timer on the stove?
Jingles 12 months ago
the garbage can is close, little squawk box. you are expendable.
keenanthelibrarian 12 months ago
You can buy a little timer from most convenience store for next to nothing; and you don’t have to talk to it.