# Alexa's Political Blunder: Endorses Kamala Harris, Ignores Trump 🚨

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/alexas-political-blunder-endorses-kamala-harris-ignores-trump/290664>\
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**Created:** [September 5, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/alexas-political-blunder-endorses-kamala-harris-ignores-trump/290664 "2024-09-05T10:34:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/alexas-political-blunder-endorses-kamala-harris-ignores-trump/290664/1 "2024-09-05T10:34:33Z")

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Summary:

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1. **Unexpected Endorsement**  
Amazon’s Alexa erroneously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris when asked about the 2024 presidential election but refused to discuss former President Donald Trump. The response included praise for Harris’s policies on racial injustice and criminal justice.

2. **Tech Industry Reactions**  
The incident has highlighted the polarized views on Harris within Silicon Valley. Some tech leaders see her as a promising candidate for tech advancements, while others criticize the misinformation issues associated with AI tools.

3. **Error and Correction**  
Amazon has acknowledged the mistake, stating that the endorsement was an error and was promptly corrected. Alexa is supposed to remain neutral on political matters.

**Read more at:** [The Register](https://theregister.com)