Tue. 05/11 - The Real Voice Behind Alexa

<p><strong><em>A new book digs into the origins of Amazon’s Alexa and allegedly reveals the woman who provided the voice for their original virtual assistant. A teenage wannabe influencer from France is set to be Italy’s next queen. Didn’t think Italy had royal leaders anymore? You’re right. And someone should tell this noble family that. And, screw the free donuts and half-hearted store coupons we have as incentives in America, Romania is offering vaccinations inside Dracula’s castle!</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/goodnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed.com/goodnews</a></li><li>America Dissected, <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/america-dissected/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">americadissected.com</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/11/22430185/alexa-voice-actor-amazon-nina-rolle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the real Alexa: voice actor reportedly responsible for Amazon’s AI assistant revealed</a> (The Verge)</li><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-amazon-made-alexa-smarter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Secret Origins of Amazon's Alexa</a> (Wired)</li><li><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/04/tech/mobile/bennett-siri-iphone-voice/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'I'm the original voice of Siri'</a> (CNN)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/09/world/europe/italy-house-of-savoy-royalty.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paris Teenager’s New Gig: Would-Be Queen of Italy. A Nation Shrugs.</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://news.avclub.com/romania-offering-free-vaccinations-and-torture-chamber-1846859610" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Romania would like you to get vaccinated at Dracula's castle</a> (A/V Club)</li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57049639" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Covid: Dracula's castle in Roman