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Alexa gives more than she’s asked for
One user of the Amazon Echo asked Alexa to bring up some of their files so they could read them. Alexa complied, and also gave 1,000 other files of complete strangers as well. Is this just a simple glitch or a sign of a serious problem?
0:00 Intro2:10 A tale from Germany3:30 Private conversations sent to another5:45 How does an AI pick up on our habits?7:30 Jimmy plays the role of an Echo9:30 Where does the invasiveness end?12:15 Jimmy’s solution: Downgrade to a touch screen.
Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Away, use special code CLNS for $20 off your purchase.
0:00 Intro2:10 A tale from Germany3:30 Private conversations sent to another5:45 How does an AI pick up on our habits?7:30 Jimmy plays the role of an Echo9:30 Where does the invasiveness end?12:15 Jimmy’s solution: Downgrade to a touch screen.
Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Away, use special code CLNS for $20 off your purchase.
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One user of the Amazon Echo asked Alexa to bring up some of their files so they could read them. Alexa complied, and also gave 1,000 other files of complete strangers as well. Is this just a simple glitch or a sign of a serious problem?
0:00 Intro2:10 A tale from Germany3:30 Private conversations sent to another5:45 How does an AI pick up on our habits?7:30 Jimmy plays the role of an Echo9:30 Where does the invasiveness end?12:15 Jimmy’s solution: Downgrade to a touch screen.
Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Away, use special code CLNS for $20 off your purchase.
0:00 Intro2:10 A tale from Germany3:30 Private conversations sent to another5:45 How does an AI pick up on our habits?7:30 Jimmy plays the role of an Echo9:30 Where does the invasiveness end?12:15 Jimmy’s solution: Downgrade to a touch screen.
Available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on iHeartRadio. Behind the Media with Dan Lothian and Jimmy Young is brought to you by Away, use special code CLNS for $20 off your purchase.