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>>rbanff+(OP)
Alexa should be treated as a different kind of stranger. I think it's a huge mistake for children to talk to computers. It's inherently dishonest for a single voice to represent something so manipulative and fluid as if it's a person.

Amusing example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MECcIJW67-M

>>jakeog+pc4
I think it's a huge mistake for children to talk to computers.

I'm not so sure I'd go that far, or that it's any more dangerous than a web browser.

My kids are quite young and I'm happy for them to talk to Alexa, under supervision. They need to learn to deal with potential dangers before they encounter them without parental supervision.

Mind you, we play with fire too so maybe just ignore me.