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.
“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.”
For what it's worth, this is largely how the Google Assistant works from my "smart" speakers.
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.
- "You had a long day, shall I order pad thai for you?"