Virtual assistants have become a common feature in many UK households, providing information on weather forecasts, time, and sports results.
The most popular virtual assistant is Alexa, and Amazon, its parent company, has released the top questions and requests received for the software in 2024. Some questions were expected, such as queries about Bitcoin, Earth’s population, and the meaning of AI.
However, some of the more surprising questions included inquiries about cooking sausages, Henry VIII’s marriages, and Tom Cruise’s height.
Many people used Alexa in the kitchen as a virtual sous chef, asking for help with recipes for pancakes, Yorkshire pudding, and banana bread.
Celebrities like David Attenborough, Paul McCartney, and Tom Cruise were frequently asked personal questions by users of Alexa.
Monarchs and world leaders were also popular topics of search, with questions about King Charles III’s age, Rishi Sunak’s height, and Donald Trump’s net worth being among the top queries.
Taylor Swift was one of the most searched names, particularly for questions about her height, age, and net worth, only behind Elon Musk.
Additionally, Swift was the most played music artist on Alexa, with three of her albums in the top five most played albums of the year.
Football was the dominant sport in the searches, with questions mainly focused on England’s national team and Premier League clubs.
Players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland were popular searches throughout the year, especially during England’s European Championship campaign.
One of the most popular questions asked to Alexa was: “Alexa, are you coming to my house?”
Source: www.theguardian.com
