Why Amazon's latest AI is named after a dog (www.bbc.com)
from Lordin1@beehaw.org to technology@beehaw.org on 07 Nov 03:36
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The weird way AI assistants get their names

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sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip on 07 Nov 04:11 next collapse

So uh, skipping a bunch of excess 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.

TehPers@beehaw.org on 07 Nov 09:34 collapse

So, in other words, it’s so users excuse it when it produces dog shit. Got it.

sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip on 07 Nov 17:15 collapse

Ding ding ding!

Winner winner, idiot dog barfing up your chicken dinner.

BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca on 07 Nov 06:10 collapse

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.

Gamers_mate@beehaw.org on 07 Nov 10:23 next collapse

I prefer Balena Etcher tbh.

Whimseymimple@beehaw.org on 10 Nov 03:39 collapse

I had a cat named Rufus once!