Need to know about live-saving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
A new study says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies
By CARLA K. JOHNSON
Published - Aug 28, 2023, 11:03 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 28, 2023, 11:03 AM EDT
Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life? Call 911 for that.
Voice assistants often fall flat when asked how to perform CPR, according to a study published Monday.
Researchers asked voice assistants eight questions that a bystander might pose in a cardiac arrest emergency. In response, the voice assistants said:
— “Hmm, I don’t know that one.”
