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From Cricket scores to I love you, here are some of the most popular questions Indians asked Alexa in 2024

December 17, 2024 / 18:59 IST
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Amazon has revealed the most common questions Indians asked Alexa in 2024, showcasing the virtual assistant’s popularity in answering questions about cricket, celebrities, music, and daily activities. Alexa emerged as a go-to source for information and entertainment across a wide range of topics last year.

Cricket tops the List

Cricket remained a dominant theme among Indian users. Alexa received numerous queries such as:
• “Alexa, what is the cricket score?”
• “Alexa, India का match कब है?”
• “Alexa, भारत के match का score बताओ.”

Fans also sought updates about specific matches, including India vs. South Africa and England vs. India. Alexa provided real-time scores, match schedules, and team details, helping cricket enthusiasts stay informed.

Celebrity curiosity

Indian users displayed significant interest in celebrities, asking Alexa about their height, age, net worth, and personal lives.

Popular queries included:
• Height: Virat Kohli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Shah Rukh Khan, and Kriti Sanon.
• Age: Narendra Modi, Salman Khan, Taylor Swift, and MS Dhoni.
• Net Worth: Mukesh Ambani, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Ratan Tata.
• Spouses: Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Deepika Padukone.

Alexa answered these questions with detailed information, reflecting user curiosity about sports figures, Bollywood stars, and global personalities.

Daily life assistance

Users turned to Alexa for assistance with everyday tasks and information. Common queries included:
• “Alexa, आज का राशिफल बताओ.”
• “Alexa, एकादशी कब है?”
• “Alexa, how far away is the sun from Earth?”

General knowledge questions about the world population, stock market updates, and Indian elections were also popular. Alexa provided these answers quickly, helping users stay informed.

Music and entertainment

Alexa was widely used for playing music, catering to a variety of preferences across genres and artists. Indian users requested songs by Arijit Singh, Taylor Swift, and Badshah. Devotional tracks like the Hanuman Chalisa and Gayatri Mantra also ranked high among music choices.

Frequently played tracks included:
• “Naacho Naacho”
• “Illuminati”
• “Ram Siya Ram”

Recipe assistance

In the kitchen, Alexa supported users with recipe ideas, particularly for Indian dishes. Popular recipes included Chai, Butter Chicken, Pav Bhaji, and Chilli Paneer. This feature helped users explore new culinary options and manage cooking tasks efficiently.

Fun conversations

Beyond practical use, users engaged Alexa in casual conversation. Common phrases included:
• “Alexa, how are you?”
• “Alexa, I love you.”
• “Alexa, कुछ बोलो.”

These interactions highlighted the assistant’s role in fostering user engagement beyond functional requests.

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first published: Dec 17, 2024 06:59 pm

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