A viral TikTok video has broken the internet, exhibiting how Amazon Alexa allegedly foresaw a shocking future for the United States. The clip, uploaded by content creator Lucy Blake, has raised wide-rangingdiscussions of the eerie response of the AI assistant.
In the video that has gone viral now, Lucy Blake’s sister, rather nonchalantly, inquired the AI assistant about what will happen on February 20, 2031 to the United States of America. Alexa‘s chilling answer is as follows: “On February 20, 2031, the United States of America no longer exists. This day ends a process of consolidation among different governments that the vast majority of people had never agreed to.”
An Amazon Alexa delivered a terrifying response when asked about the future of the United States on a date seven years away.
TikToker Lucy Blake shared a video of her sister asking the AI assistant what would happen to America on February 20, 2031.
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Social media users were divided in their reactions. While some dismissed the incident as a hoax or technical glitch, others were unnerved by the specific nature of Alexa’s statement.
“Alexa regurgitates data that Amazon scrapes from the internet, many of which are baseless websites,” a user commented on X. Another added, “These devices can be programmed to say anything by altering the backend. People often do this to create viral content.”
Several pointed out that user-generated inputs could easily be added to Alexa’s database to make such responses appear authentic. “This is likely staged to gain attention. Alexa can be customized to say specific phrases when prompted,” noted another skeptic.
The viral clip has reignited concerns about the potential misuse of AI assistants for spreading misinformation. Experts urge users to approach such predictions with caution, emphasizing that AI outputs often reflect inputs from unreliable sources.
While the authenticity of the video remains in question, the incident has sparked a larger conversation about the responsibility of tech companies in curbing misinformation and the ethical use of AI technologies.
