GeekWire Amazon fixes Alexa voice ordering bug; Microsoft rethinks AI data centers; Stadium cameras capture every Seahawks fan
Jan 17, 2026
A listener highlights a voice-ordering glitch with Alexa, leading to a fascinating analysis of voice UI challenges. Microsoft unveils a 'community first' strategy for AI data centers, addressing local concerns about resource use. The hosts play a jaw-dropping clip where UK police blame AI for a bogus soccer match, raising eyebrows about tech reliability. Plus, cutting-edge cameras capture every fan at Lumen Field, igniting discussions on privacy and tech in stadiums. Join the banter and insights from this lively tech tour!
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Voice Ordering Misquote Exposed
- Todd Bishop demonstrates a voice-ordering session where Alexa misquoted a discounted price and itemized differently.
- He reported it and Amazon fixed the bug so Alexa now states regular prices and applies coupons at checkout.
Community-First Data Center Strategy
- Microsoft announced a "community first" approach to AI data centers to address local backlash over power and water use.
- The plan includes paying full power costs, replenishing more water than used, and investing in local training and education.
Data Centers Aren't The Prize Anymore
- Public sentiment has flipped: data centers are often seen as a burden, not a prize like HQ2 once was.
- Microsoft aims to reverse that by refusing property tax breaks and highlighting community benefits like schools and pools.