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Emergency Situations

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technology1 year ago

"Top 7 Questions to Avoid Asking Virtual Assistants"

A recent study found that voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa provide unreliable and potentially dangerous responses when asked about cardiac arrest emergencies, highlighting the importance of calling 911 in such situations. The article also advises against asking smart assistants for medical advice, information on harming someone, or assistance with potentially illegal activities. Additionally, it warns against relying on voice assistants for financial transactions, food safety, and data management, emphasizing the need for human judgment in certain situations.

safety-tips2 years ago

"21 Life-Saving Safety Tips from First Responders"

First responders share valuable safety tips that could save lives. Tips include floating on your back with knees slightly bent and feet facing downriver if you fall in swift water, avoiding crossing areas of rock with increasing slopes, using trees to navigate in a straight line when lost in dense woods, utilizing GPS and compass without cell service, staying awake when experiencing hypothermia, assessing emergency situations objectively, keeping a safe distance from snakes and seeking medical help if bitten, and practicing road safety measures such as wearing seat belts, using emergency flashers, and staying aware of surroundings.