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steve mookie kong@mookie@weredreaming.com (2026-08-24 06:35:22)
@Starcade@sfba.social
It was first Rufus and now it's just Alexa. Yea, the mobile browser version still isn't infected -- though there are people reporting that Amazon is starting to force web versions of the storefront to default to AI too. I have a year left on Prime, after that it's done. It will probably be a good thing anyways for two reasons.
First, it'll take away the nearly instant gratification of "order now, get it tomorrow or the next day" and that should keep me from spending impulsively. Second, it'll get me to shop at different storefronts and (maybe) support smaller businesses.
I know I will end up still shopping at Amazon for some random stuff, but I won't for all stuff.
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Starcade@Starcade@sfba.social (2026-08-24 07:47:58)
@mookie
They way things are going, it seems like AI is going to be pervasive and I'm sure they'll try to add it to everything. 😐
One day my house will probably refuse to turn on the stove or oven when I remove bacon from the refrigerator and they'll be this voice from Siri, "Really? How about some fruit instead? I've just ordered you some, and it'll be here in 5-10 minutes via drone. By they way, I've locked your car. You're cycling today after breakfast. Your route will include hills. Along the way, other riders will join you so you have some social interaction. Remember to pick up your chilled water bottle from the refrigerator before you leave. I've added the appropriate amount of electrolytes. Oh and return the bacon."
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steve mookie kong@mookie@weredreaming.com (2026-08-24 07:56:38)
My next car is going to be Eleanor. I’m already a connoisseur of mechanical watches. Mesh network is running with solar repeater in backyard. Fight the power!
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