I have a family member whose home is every close to this, due to her physical disability.
She asks it for information and conversation. Plays music, controls the TV.
She orders almost everything from it, whether it is meal kits or toilet paper or cat toys. (Can’t drive, can’t walk to store.)
When we go over, I take out the pile of Amazon boxes to the trash. I just wish we had a robot to clean up things like that, the litter box, the kitchen. Home helper does some cleaning, laundry, dishes but it really isn’t enough.
I would not have such a thing in my home due to the privacy. However, Amazon is positioning itself so that millions of elderly people like her can “age in place” and get what they need without driving. Except for driving her to the doctor and checking on service providers like tech support and the housecleaner, she is able to stay at home without family assistance.
And a crap load of her spending barring utilities and taxes goes through Amazon for that reason.
Imagine getting an Alexa with the personality of Baby Jane Hudson?
Blanche: Jane...You didn't bring me my breakfast...
Jane: I didn't bring your breakfast, because you didn't eat your din-din!