During the latest GeekWire Podcast episode, a sharp-eared listener noticed a misleading statement by Alexa in a voice ordering demonstration. This incident sheds light on the complexities of voice-activated ordering compared to traditional screen-based methods. Following up on this discovery, Amazon has rectified the underlying issue, ensuring a smoother user experience.
On this week’s installment, we revisit the audio clip of the order to see if you can spot the error.
Additionally, Microsoft unveils a new “community-first” strategy for its AI data centers in response to criticisms regarding their environmental impact. Surprisingly, President Trump broke the news before us. We delve into the broader implications of this decision and share a snippet from our interview with Microsoft President Brad Smith.
Moreover, we explore the innovative technology used to capture images of every fan at Lumen Field, the peculiar case where UK police attributed a hallucinated soccer match to Copilot software, and the recent departure of Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shortly after the company’s acquisition by Rocket.
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Audio production by Curt Milton.
