UNESCO warns negative consequences of personal assistants-Siri, Alexa
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UNESCO report warns of the negative consequences of the personal assistants like Siri, Alexa, are perpetuating gender stereotypes & encouraging sexist & abusive language from users. They perpetuate the idea that women are obliging, docile & eager-to-please helpers, available at the touch of a button or with a blunt voice command. The report outlines polite & accepting responses made when people use sexist language.