Friday, May 12, 2017

technology - Voice-activated electronics on Shabbat


Does using a voice-activated device constitute a melacha?


For example, Siri on an iphone or, a even a voice-activated light-switch.


Does it make a difference if the computer doesn't take direct commands but instead understands what you want when you say "it's dark in here" (like a shabbat-goy)?




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