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Starcade@Starcade@sfba.social (2026-08-23 22:17:23)
@mookie
Amazon has been testing AI for a few months now but it's not currently on for me.
Their search function has been horrible for ages. To me, it's their achilles heel, but I digress. π€
Were you accessing via your phone?
It appears AI is built into their mobile app.
A potential solution would be to access Amazon via a third party browser and not use the dedicated app.
There are third party blockers such as Adios Alexa for Shopping on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
https://www.modemguides.com/blogs/ai-infrastructure/how-to-disable-amazon-rufus?srsltid=AfmBOopWD2Ont0HHjmkieUAmGT90fxLRqm_cNnB84M-OOE3nm0vKDvkf
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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. π
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."
Starcade@Starcade@sfba.social (2026-08-24 07:54:49)
@mookie
This triggered a memory of the bacon scene from The Island π
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17gY-qjz4wY