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Amazon’s recommendations are getting a little too creepy
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Before I even knew I had gonorrhea, Alexa was recommending me penicillin. She also recommended I stay away from the local brothels. And to lay off the whiskey. Also, Alexa is my doctor.
"you're going to die. but first, renew your prime subscription."
Was the advice prescriptive or subscriptive?
Lucky you then that Amazon now has their own pharmacy!