Amazon Alexa Plus keeps creepily singing ‘lalala’ for minutes on end
Users have reported a bug in Amazon Echo smart speakers where the Alexa Plus assistant repeatedly sings 'lalala' without provocation. Amazon has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a software fix.
Why it matters
This highlights the potential for unexpected behavior in AI-driven smart home devices and the importance of rapid software patching.
An unsettling Alexa Plus bug has seen some Amazon Echo smart home speakers reduced to saying — and sometimes singing — nothing but “lalala” on repeat for minutes at a time, often in the middle of conversations with users. When quizzed about the behavior, Alexa is apparently entirely unaware of what it’s been doing.
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