Yes, it's true! A clever African grey parrot named Rocco made headlines for interacting with Amazon's Alexa to add his favorite snacks to the shopping list.
Rocco, an African grey parrot in the UK, gained fame for his antics involving Amazon's Alexa. After being rehomed due to his penchant for using inappropriate language, Rocco discovered the joys of voice-activated technology.
Rocco was rehomed by Marion Wischnewski, a staff member at the UK's National Animal Welfare Trust, due to his penchant for using foul language. In his new home, Rocco began engaging with the family's Alexa device, adding items like strawberries, broccoli, watermelon, raisins, ice cream, light bulbs, and even a kite to the shopping list. Fortunately, Wischnewski had set up a PIN code for purchases, preventing any unintended orders from being processed.
Beyond shopping, Rocco also used Alexa to play romantic music, showcasing the impressive mimicry skills of African grey parrots. These birds are known for their intelligence and ability to replicate human speech, which can lead to amusing interactions with voice-activated devices.
This incident highlights the importance of setting up security measures on smart devices to prevent unintended interactions, whether from mischievous pets or other sources. This amusing incident highlights the intelligence of African grey parrots and the unexpected challenges of having smart devices in homes with talkative pets.
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