“Alexa, what do people think of Amazon doing a deal with the NHS?” 17 critical responses
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If Alexa struggles to find "Can't Buy a Thrill" by Steely Dan in my music library, and often randomly gives me unwanted Cheltenham Town fixtures, I'm going to give a hard pass on it being my healthcare go-to. https://t.co/SxSed0E2H1
— Joe Ross Williams (@joerosswilliams) July 10, 2019
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Alexa: how can I reopen my ward that was closed due to inadequate nursing staffing? https://t.co/8Nr8KLycMT
— (((Chaos with Jody Aberdein))) (@jodyaberdein) July 10, 2019
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Wow. Amazon, who notoriously refuse to pay taxes in the UK, are being given taxpayers money for this. They're being paid to replace the service they've helped destroy. https://t.co/v5wyvV5nD6
— ChrisPianity (@ChrisPurchase) July 10, 2019
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Looking forward to Amazon knowing about any medical issues I may have, can’t see them using that data for their own ends at all. https://t.co/mbwaIJ9op1
— sianushka (@sianushka) July 10, 2019
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"Hey Alexa. Here are my symptoms. What's wrong with me?"
"I will come back to you in four to six weeks, at an inconvenient time and somewhere that charges a fortune to park" https://t.co/fk9VlaTcNG
— Enough Of That Now (@AndyGilder) July 10, 2019
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"Alexa, I've just had my tonsils removed. Tell Amazon to stop sending me recommendations for other types of tonsil removal I might also like." https://t.co/duDd68XaTu
— Keith Foster (@keith_r_foster) July 10, 2019
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Absolutely, giving Alexa your personal medical information in an age when insurance companies are salivating on the edges of the NHS is a great idea.
— Priyamvada Gopal (@PriyamvadaGopal) July 10, 2019
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Me: Alexa, I'm having mild panic attacks and keep crying.
ALEXA:you're going to be deported because of your visaHoly shit this thing is accurate af
— Jenzilla (@LetsPlayJen) July 10, 2019
Finally, parody account, @David_Davis_UK managed to find a good way of using Alexa for health support.
Alexa, please ring my GP 300 times at 9am, every day until you manage to get me an appointment. https://t.co/gfZSLmQ9lg
— Not David Davis (@David_Davis_UK) July 10, 2019
If this goes according to plan, the next step would be to put Siri in charge of the Justice Department. Probably.
