[berdon]

This makes sense based on my experiences with Alexa.

Starting in the last two years it has increasingly, and aggressively, started “advertising” skills and products following a voice request. So much so that I began looking into alternative voice engines.

Now I know why it was ramping up so quickly.

[kkielhofner]

What I want from Alexa:

“Alexa, do this” Done.

What I get from Alexa:

“Hi there, let’s have a conversation where I pester you about products and ask questions about other things I can do, etc.”

[binkHN]

> What I want from Alexa: “Alexa, do this” Done.

For what it's worth, this is largely how the Google Assistant works from my "smart" speakers.

[cwilkes]

“Alexa set timer for 8 minutes” “Done. By the way did you know that ….”

Jesus I just want to set a timer not be enlightened about some crappy skill that a pushy PM that’s going up for promo is trying for force engagement with.

[dzhiurgis]

Wonder if Alexa could predictively suggest ordering from uber eats? Like

- "You had a long day, shall I order pad thai for you?"

[last_responder]

This is my issue with it. I have all the big three and Alexa was trying to sell me something every 3rd interaction. Its sits in a drawer.