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and industry lounge. - Why "Ok Google"? Why not human name? It's so boring name for a super smart AI. Alexa 🍌 Siri 🍎 Google 👀 Cortana 📂 Bixby 📱
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and industry lounge. - [Amazon] Career advices at Amazon Hi Everyone, I will be joining Amazon in May, I was wondering what are some of the things you would advise newbie who is looking forward to join the company? What are some of the things that will help with your career? (Find a mentor, be a BR etc) Thanks Team: Alexa AI Location: Seattle TC: 190
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