Viral video shows Alexa and Siri terrifying toddlers: Here is why they are scared

Viral videos show toddlers reacting in fear to Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Experts say young children find faceless, robotic voices strange. While some parents laugh, others call out the trend as insensitive

Hyderabad: In a new online trend, many parents across the world have shared short clips of their toddlers getting scared of smart voice assistants like Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. These clips, which tend to go viral on YouTube and Instagram, show children reacting with fear, confusion, and some ending up crying when the device suddenly speaks.

A viral Reel posted by a creator Kyle Frisbey (nightgod333) on Instagram shows a compilation of toddlers being terrified immediately as the smart voice assistants start speaking.

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In the Reel, the creator Kyle goes on to ask if we are missing something about the trend. He says that it is not just the voice that scares the kids, but it could be deeper than that, like some frequency changes.

Responding to the viral Reel, several parents have commented on it, calling out those who filmed the videos and uploaded them online for views. While many said it was insensitive of the parents to have a laugh at the expense of their kids, some saw the funnier side.

Meanwhile, experts on online forums say this reaction is normal for young children who are still learning to understand how the world works. For toddlers, voices usually come from people they can see. So when a speaker suddenly talks in a loud, robotic voice without a face, it can seem very strange and even scary.

Some parents have also said on platforms like Quora and Reddit that their children are afraid of the way these assistants speak in a mechanical tone, especially when answering questions or giving reminders. Others notice that the fear reduces with age and familiarity. Once children understand that Alexa or Siri is just a machine that responds when asked, they often begin to enjoy talking to it.

As more homes get smart speakers, these toddler-and-AI moments are likely to continue, bringing both laughter and learning into the living room.

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