They give you information, organise your schedule and play your favourite music… but digital assistants such as Alexa and Siri might also be reinforcing sexist stereotypes. Now a staggering £860,000 of taxpayers' money is being thrown at the supposed problem in an effort to make the gadgets 'more inclusive'. Digital assistants such as Alexa (above) and Siri might be reinforcing sexist stereotypes. 'Taxpayers expect money to go towards ground-breaking developments and innovative technologies, not be wasted on ridiculous right-on research.' Amazon has previously said it used a female voice for Alexa as it was found to be 'more sympathetic'.

Source: Daily Mail April 03, 2022 07:07 UTC