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Published 20:44 IST, June 19th 2024

‘Alexa Calling Alexa’: Woman Confuses Amazon’s Alexa in Hilarious Viral Video | WATCH

A woman hilariously confuses Amazon’s Alexa in a viral video, sparking curiosity about Nina Rolle, the voice behind Alexa.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Edited by: Garvit Parashar
Amazon’s Alexa in Hilarious Viral Video | WATCH Amazon’s Alexa in Hilarious Viral Video | WATCH | Image: X

An old video featuring a woman in a humorous exchange with Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, has recently resurfaced on social media, sparking curiosity and laughter among viewers. The video, shared by the X account Historic Vids, shows a woman confidently asserting that she is, in fact, “Alexa,” leading to a comical back-and-forth with the virtual assistant.

The now-viral clip opens with Susan Caplin saying, “Alexa, play my favourite playlist.” To this, the virtual assistant responds, “You sound familiar. Who is this?” Caplin then asserts, “I am Alexa.” The virtual assistant retorts, “No, I am Alexa.” The exchange continues with both Caplin and the virtual assistant exclaiming, “I said it first!”

Check out the video here.

The video was shared on X with a caption that reads, “Susan Caplin, the voice behind Alexa confuses Alexa.”

Since being shared on June 18 on X, the video has garnered over 4.6 million views, and the numbers are still climbing. Many viewers have taken to the comments to share their amusement and thoughts on the video.

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Who is The Voice Behind Amazon Alexa?

The viral video has also reignited interest in the identity of the voice behind Amazon’s Alexa. According to a report in The Verge, Nina Rolle, a voiceover artist based in Boulder, Colorado, is the voice behind Amazon Alexa. This claim comes from journalist Brad Stone’s book ‘Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire.’ However, Amazon has neither confirmed nor denied that Rolle provided the voice for Alexa.

Updated 20:44 IST, June 19th 2024

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