With the ability to imitate Marion’s voice, Rocco [the parrot] can activate Alexa and then order watermelon, biscuits, broccoli or ice cream. Rocco bought not only food but also light bulbs and a kite (Table 6).
Table 6.The narrative structure of user misuse of voice assistants
Act Setting Agent Agency/instrument Purpose/motive Users misuse VA Abroad. The USA Users: cleverly tricking VAs
VA: something that can be trickedThe VA is the instrument for the user’s self-interest Self-interest
Act Setting Agent Agency/instrument Purpose/motive Users misuse VA Abroad. The USA Users: cleverly tricking VAs VA: something that can be tricked The VA is the instrument for the user’s self-interest Self-interest
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