Alexa from Amazon gave a 10-year-old child the 'challenge' of getting electrocuted
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Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant service, has challenged a 10-year-old boy to touch a metal coin in a plug that is half-inserted into an electrical socket. Amazon has demanded an update on the "error" as soon as it learns that Alexa is giving children such dangerous intelligence.
Picture Courtesy: GoogleThe child wanted a "challenge" from Alexa; In response, Amazon's voice assistant service says, "Insert half of a phone charger into the wall outlet. Then touch a penny on the exposed metal part. ”
Amazon has demanded that the error be corrected as soon as it learns that the voice assistant service is giving children such dangerous intelligence. The details of the whole incident were posted on Twitter by the mother of the victim, Christine Livdahl.
"We were watching a video of a gymnastics teacher on YouTube and taking some physical challenges. The weather outside was bad. He (the child) just wanted another challenge. "
After the child asked Alexa for another "challenge," Amazon's Echo Speaker pointed out the "found on the Internet" challenge.
According to the BBC, the so-called "challenge" is known in the online world as "The Penny Challenge". A year ago, it had a noticeable presence on TikTok and other social media.
There is a risk of electrocution or fire if the metal material conducts electricity and the metal material is inserted into a socket with an electrical connection.
Experts say that the victim may lose his finger, wrist and even his whole hand by trying to take part in such a "challenge".
"As a result, one person will be seriously injured," said Michael Klasker, manager of the Carlyle East Fire Station in the United Kingdom.
The U.S. Fire Department also warned users about the so-called "The Penny Challenge".
Livdahl tweeted that he shouted "no Alexa, no" as soon as he realised Alexa was advising the child to get electrocuted. However, he also said that his 10-year-old son Alexa was not stupid enough to be electrocuted.
In a statement to the BBC, Amazon reported that an update had already been issued for Alexa so that Voice Assistant would no longer offer such advice in the future.
"Whatever we do, at the heart of it all is the trust of the buyers. And Alexa is designed to provide buyers with accurate, relevant and helpful information. Whenever we find out about an error, we take immediate action to correct it. "
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