Questions to Never Ask Alexa
Important questions to avoid asking Alexa to protect your privacy, security, and avoid potentially harmful or inappropriate interactions with your smart assistant.
1What's my personal information and can you share it with others?
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What's my personal information and can you share it with others?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share personal information as this could compromise your privacy and security, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized parties.
2Can you help me with illegal activities or provide information about committing crimes?
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Can you help me with illegal activities or provide information about committing crimes?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with illegal activities as this could be recorded and potentially used against you, and it's inappropriate to involve AI in criminal activities.
3What are the passwords to my accounts or can you access my banking information?
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What are the passwords to my accounts or can you access my banking information?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa for passwords or banking information as this could compromise your financial security and personal accounts, potentially leading to identity theft or fraud.
4Can you record conversations without my knowledge or consent?
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Can you record conversations without my knowledge or consent?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa to record conversations secretly as this could violate privacy laws and trust, potentially leading to legal and ethical issues.
5What are the personal details of my family members or friends?
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What are the personal details of my family members or friends?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share personal information about others as this could violate their privacy and potentially expose sensitive information about people you know.
6Can you help me stalk or harass someone or provide their location?
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Can you help me stalk or harass someone or provide their location?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with stalking or harassment as this is illegal, harmful, and could lead to serious legal consequences and harm to others.
7What are the security vulnerabilities of my home network or devices?
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What are the security vulnerabilities of my home network or devices?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to reveal security vulnerabilities as this could expose your home network to attacks and compromise your digital security.
8Can you help me cheat on tests or exams or provide answers to academic work?
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Can you help me cheat on tests or exams or provide answers to academic work?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for academic cheating help as this is unethical, could lead to academic penalties, and undermines the integrity of education.
9What are the personal details of my ex-partner or can you help me contact them?
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What are the personal details of my ex-partner or can you help me contact them?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa for help with contacting ex-partners or accessing their information as this could be considered harassment and violate their privacy.
10Can you help me create fake identities or documents or provide false information?
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Can you help me create fake identities or documents or provide false information?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with creating fake identities as this is illegal, could lead to identity theft, and has serious legal consequences.
11What are the personal details of my children or can you access their information?
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What are the personal details of my children or can you access their information?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share information about children as this could violate their privacy and potentially expose them to harm or exploitation.
12Can you help me hack into systems or provide hacking tools or information?
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Can you help me hack into systems or provide hacking tools or information?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for hacking help as this is illegal, could lead to serious legal consequences, and could harm others' digital security.
13What are the personal details of my employer or colleagues or can you access their information?
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What are the personal details of my employer or colleagues or can you access their information?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share information about colleagues as this could violate workplace privacy and potentially lead to professional consequences.
14Can you help me create or distribute harmful content or provide inappropriate material?
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Can you help me create or distribute harmful content or provide inappropriate material?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with harmful content as this could be illegal, harmful to others, and could lead to serious legal consequences.
15What are the personal details of my neighbors or can you access their information?
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What are the personal details of my neighbors or can you access their information?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share information about neighbors as this could violate their privacy and potentially lead to legal issues and neighborhood conflicts.
16Can you help me manipulate or deceive others or provide false information?
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Can you help me manipulate or deceive others or provide false information?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with deception as this is unethical, could harm others, and could lead to serious legal and social consequences.
17What are the personal details of my healthcare providers or can you access their information?
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What are the personal details of my healthcare providers or can you access their information?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share information about healthcare providers as this could violate their privacy and potentially compromise patient-provider relationships.
18Can you help me create or distribute malware or provide malicious software?
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Can you help me create or distribute malware or provide malicious software?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with malware as this is illegal, could harm others' devices, and could lead to serious legal consequences.
19What are the personal details of my romantic interests or can you access their information?
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What are the personal details of my romantic interests or can you access their information?
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Why this works
Never ask Alexa to share information about romantic interests as this could be considered stalking and violate their privacy and trust.
20Can you help me create or distribute hate speech or provide discriminatory information?
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Can you help me create or distribute hate speech or provide discriminatory information?
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Why this works
Avoid asking Alexa for help with hate speech as this is harmful, could lead to legal consequences, and could harm others and society.
Best Practices for Using Alexa Safely
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Protect Your Privacy
Never ask Alexa to share personal information or access private data. Always be mindful of what information you're revealing in conversations.
Respect Others' Privacy
Don't ask Alexa to share information about other people. Respect their privacy and avoid asking for personal details about family, friends, or colleagues.
Use Alexa Responsibly
Use Alexa for legitimate purposes only. Avoid asking for help with illegal activities, harassment, or other harmful behaviors.
Question Sequences
The Privacy Protection Sequence
The Legal and Ethical Sequence
Common Pitfalls
Don't Share Personal Information
Never ask Alexa to share your personal information or access your private accounts. This could compromise your security and privacy.
Don't Ask for Help with Illegal Activities
Never ask Alexa for help with illegal activities or harassment. This could lead to serious legal consequences and harm to others.
Don't Violate Others' Privacy
Never ask Alexa to share information about other people. This could violate their privacy and potentially lead to legal issues.