When it comes to cheating on homework, Alexa is the new Google

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Is your kid getting straight A’s on homework lately? You might want to switch off Alexa.

 

Last week, New Jersey mom Yerelyn Cueva, 24, posted a short clip on Twitter of her son doing his math homework at their kitchen table. In the 11-second video, 6-year-old Jariel asks, “Alexa, what’s 5 minus 3?” The Amazon Echo quickly replies with the right answer before Mama Cueva bursts into the room.

Source: 6-year-old boy busted for cheating on homework with Alexa

Alexa has become the new Google. What does this say about the homework assigned to Jariel?

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