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

ActSettingAgentAgency/instrumentPurpose/motive
Users misuse VAAbroad. The USAUsers: cleverly tricking VAs 
VA: something that can be tricked
The VA is the instrument for the user’s self-interestSelf-interest 

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