The article discusses concerns and criticisms about AI technology, particularly in relation to smart assistants like Alexa.Despite fears about AI's impact on jobs and privacy, the author sees potential benefits in AI advancement.The author compares initial impressions of Siri as a gimmick to the more impressive capabilities of Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant.Over time, the author noticed limitations in current voice assistants, such as their inability to handle complex queries effectively.The article highlights the need for voice assistants to evolve and provide more intelligent responses to user queries.ChatGPT is presented as an example of a more capable AI assistant that can handle complex questions with ease.The tradeoff between privacy risks and AI capabilities is acknowledged, with the author expressing willingness to accept risks for rewards.The author emphasizes the importance of smart technology providing meaningful rewards to users in exchange for privacy risks.The potential for Alexa+ to enhance user experience by offering more intelligent and magical interactions is discussed.The article concludes by acknowledging differing opinions within Digital Trends on the value and future of AI-powered assistants like Alexa.