Alexa — Blurring The Boundaries Between Assistive Tech And Companionship

Alexa has already redefined assistive technology by allowing disabled users to accomplish so many day-to-day tasks using just their voice. However, according to a new study some people with disabilities view Alexa as being capable of providing emotional support too and even friendship.

Even is surprised by how much people love Alexa

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Anthropomorphizing Technology: A Conceptual Review of Anthropomorphism Research and How it Relates to Children's Engagements with Digital Voice Assistants

PDF) Alexa, What Are You? Exploring Primary School Children's Ontological Perceptions of Digital Voice Assistants in Open Interactions

The Changing Landscape of Occupational Therapy Intervention and Research in an Age of Ubiquitous Technologies - Lili Liu, Alex Mihailidis, 2019

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Texas Center for Disability Studies x Microsoft: Equity, Diversity & Technology Survey

4 ways is making Alexa and its devices more accessible

PDF) Your Robot Therapist Will See You Now: Ethical Implications of Embodied Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry, Psychology, and Psychotherapy

Echo (4th Gen) - Smart Home Hub With Alexa : Target

Forget the Echo. The Dot Is the Most Important Alexa Device

Echo Studio Hi-Res 330W Smart Speaker with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio Processing Technology and Alexa Charcoal B07G9Y3ZMC - Best Buy

Echo (5th gen) wishlist: All the features I want to see

Does Alexa spy on you through Echo, Fire TV, or Ring camera?