Podcast
Distractible
The classic L. Frank Baum novel was brought up briefly during a comedic segment exploring the capabilities of AI assistants. The book served as the subject of a hypothetical request where a child asked the AI if their 'grandma could finish reading' the story, leading to a humorous voice imitation. It was mentioned purely as a setup for the bit rather than a genuine recommendation.
Episode: Before We Die
Alexa was asked if the child's grandmother could finish reading "The Wizard of Oz" to a child; Alexa then switched to another voice mimicking the child's grandmother to continue reading the book.
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can grandma finish reading me the Wizard of Oz if you buy it?