topic Re: Assistant, not servant in Home Automation

Assistant, not servant

EviLEwoK666 — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:28:23 GMT

Not sure why this is irritating me so much lately but, why does Google ASSISTANT keep replying with "I'm honoured to serve"? It's not my servant, it's an ASSISTANT...and, arguably, a paid one at that!

You'd think that, with everyone's sensitivity to the spoken word these days, alluding to one entity being servile to another would be beyond the pale.

Why can't it reply with something like "I'm happy/glad to assist"?

Re: Assistant, not servant

SmartHomeH-TAGS — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:24:26 GMT

Are you getting this response after saying "Thank you" with Continued Conversation enabled?

Re: Assistant, not servant

EviLEwoK666 — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:27:49 GMT

Yes. I have continued conversion enabled for the home devices but not my phone.

On an amusing note, it did compliment me on my manners yesterday, which gave me a chuckle.

Re: Assistant, not servant

Derickf — Sun, 25 May 2025 01:08:49 GMT

Hi @EviLEwoK666,

Thank you for posting in the community. I appreciate you bringing up your thoughts on the Google Assistant's responses. This kind of feedback is helpful for us to identify areas for improvement. Please share your suggestions and experience by filling out this feedback form.

@SmartHomeH-TAGS Thank you for the help.

Best regards,

Derick.

Re: Assistant, not servant

EviLEwoK666 — Sun, 25 May 2025 10:11:38 GMT

Thanks for the link. I've now completed the form and have submitted it.