Why Amazon's latest AI is named after a dog

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Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Lordin1@beehaw.org⁩ to ⁨technology@beehaw.org⁩

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241030-the-weird-way-ai-assistants-get-their-names

The weird way AI assistants get their names

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sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
So uh, skipping a bunch of meaningless lore:

“Dogs are one of the most beloved pets in the world. They are loyal, friendly and make great companions. Despite their differences, all dogs share a few key traits – they are affectionate, protective of their owners, and eager to please. Dogs require proper care, including regular exercise, grooming, and veterinary checkups. In return, they provide unconditional love and can even improve their owner’s physical and mental health. Whether as a family pet or a working animal, dogs have been an integral part of human society for thousands of years.”

The chat bot is named after a dog because a dog-named chatbot is more likely to make users treat it with patience, kindness, and understand that it does silly things sometimes, but it means well.

Its marketing. PR.

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- TehPers@beehaw.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  So, in other words, it’s so users excuse it when it produces dog shit. Got it.
  
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  - sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    Ding ding ding!
    
    Winner winner, idiot dog barfing up your chicken dinner.
    
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BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
It’s called Rufus, for the ones who wonder.

I am sure I’ll use it as much as I use all the other assistants, never.

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- Gamers_mate@beehaw.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  I prefer Balena Etcher tbh.
  
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- Whimseymimple@beehaw.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  I had a cat named Rufus once!
  
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