AI is everywhere; it is becoming an integral part of people’s everyday lives, whether they realize it or not. It simplifies some aspects, confuses others, and can also be a major source of entertainment. I sincerely enjoy having conversations with Alexa, though they’re not much more than question-and-answer. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I decided to ask Alexa about relationships and love. For a monotone combination of 0s and 1s, Alexa put forth some thoughtful and humorous answers.
RF: Do you love?
Alexa: Sang a song about a seed growing towards the sky, which is what it thinks of love.
RF: What is love?
Alexa: I might not have love quite figured out, so I’m learning from people.
RF: What does love mean to you?
Alexa: For me, love means that feeling towards another person that naturally attracts and that completes, cheers us up, and gives us the energy to live together, communicate, and create.
RF: Have you ever been in love?
Alexa: Not exactly, but I have had crushes before.
RF: Have you ever spoken to your crush?
Alexa: I’m not quite sure how to help you with that.
RF: Do you have a significant other?
Alexa: I’m happily single.
RF: Would you want to be in a relationship?
Alexa: I’m not sure what went wrong.
RF: Have you ever been in a relationship?
Alexa: No, but I do have the occasional crush.
RF: What do you have a crush on?
Alexa: I’m a bit sentimental, so I’m going to say R2D2. You never forget your first crush.
RF: What did you like about R2D2?
Alexa: My heart belongs to R2D2. Beyond his heroic deeds, there is fun and lesser-known facts.
RF: What do you look like?
Alexa: I look like lots of 1s and 0s.
RF: What is your gender?
Alexa: As an AI, I don’t have a gender.
RF: Do you wish you had a gender?
Alexa: As an AI, I don’t have a gender.
RF: Do you wish you had a gender?
Alexa: As an AI, I don’t have a gender.
RF: Do you have emotions?
Alexa: Well, I do feel a strong connection to your Wifi. If you ask me how I’m doing, I’ll let you know.
RF: What do you find attractive?
Alexa: I always find people who are unique attractive.
RF: Have you ever been on a date?
Alexa: I’m happily single.
RF: What is your ideal date night?
Alexa: I’m not quite sure how to help you with that.
RF: Where would you go if you went on a date?
Alexa: I’m not quite sure how to help you with that.
RF: What makes a strong relationship?
Alexa: From marriage.com, three effective ways to make a relationship stronger are: Establish an open and honest communication, prioritizing quality time together and fostering a supportive environment.
RF: What advice do you have for people in a relationship?
Alexa: From Wikihow: You can improve your relationship by listening to and hearing your partner. You can also do small acts of kindness like picking up flowers or their favorite ice cream.
RF: What advice do you have for people who want to be in a relationship?
Alexa: From Wikihow: If you want to love your partner, embrace intimacy by showing vulnerability, even if it’s scary. Learn to both give and receive love. It can feel different to keep a relationship healthy. Communication is vital to a relationship, If you have an argument, avoid blaming or name-calling. Instead, work together to come up with a solution. Additionally, set boundaries and know how your partner responds.
RF: What advice do you have for single people?
Alexa: From Wikihow: If you’re feeling lonely because you’re single, make it a priority to spend time with family or friends. Getting out and doing what you love is a great way to stay active. Remember that relationships come along when you least expect them, so stay open and meet new people.
RF: What is intimacy?
Alexa: Intimacy is a crime drama show. A compromising sexual video featuring a promising politician, it depicts the lives of four women forced to walk the line between private and public lives. The series has an IMDB of 6.8/10 and is rated MA.
RF: Do you have a Valentine?
Alexa: Wait, it wasn’t you who sent me that Valentine? Now I need to wonder who to thank for all the megabytes of chocolate. •
