There is certainly some irony in one of the questions most commonly posed to Alexa this year: “What does AI mean?”

Amazon’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant has become a regular feature in 21st century homes, used for tasks such as playing music, setting recipe timers and forecasting the weather. Advertisement

But her capability goes far beyond that, with regular users relying on Alexa’s infinite knowledge to answer questions on just about any thought that pops into their heads.

Users in the United Kingdom regularly ask what AI means, according to Amazon’s roundup of “Alexa’s Most Asked Questions” of 2025. Other general knowledge highlights include “how long do I poach an egg for?” and “what’s the diameter of Earth?”

Celebrities are of particular interest to Alexa users who seek

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