Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa has been thrust into the political spotlight after users discovered inconsistencies in its responses to questions about presidential candidates.
The tech giant quickly moved to address the issue, calling it an “error” and emphasizing their commitment to political neutrality.
Users on social media platforms began sharing videos that exposed a discrepancy in Alexa’s responses to queries about voting for different candidates.
When asked, “Why should I vote for Donald Trump?” Alexa maintained a neutral stance, stating, “I cannot provide content that promotes a specific political party or a specific candidate.”
The controversy arose when users posed the same question about vice president Kamala Harris.
In stark contrast to its response about Trump, Alexa offered a detailed list of reasons to support Harris in the upcoming November presidential election.
One response, as reported by Fox News, described Harris as “a strong candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment.”
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