Anand Mahindra offers job opportunity to girl who used Alexa to scare off monkey
In a heartwarming display of courage and innovation, a 13-year-old girl from the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh has captured the attention of many, including Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, for her quick thinking during a precarious situation involving a monkey intrusion.
The incident unfolded when the young girl found herself face-to-face with a monkey that had entered her sister’s house.
The dominant question of our era is whether we will become slaves or masters of technology.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 6, 2024
The story of this young girl provides comfort that technology will always be an ENABLER of human ingenuity.
Her quick thinking was extraordinary.
What she demonstrated was the… https://t.co/HyTyuZzZBK
With presence of mind and utilizing the resources at her disposal, she swiftly instructed Amazon’s virtual voice assistant, Alexa, to emit a dog’s bark, startling the intruding primate and preventing any harm to herself and her younger sister.
Impressed by her bravery and ingenuity, Anand Mahindra took to his official social media platform to commend the girl’s remarkable act. He hailed her as an example of human ingenuity enabled by technology and extended a job offer to her as a token of recognition for her quick thinking.
Recalling the incident, Nikita, the courageous girl from Basti district, shared how the presence of guests had left the gate open, allowing monkeys to enter the kitchen and cause chaos. However, her resourcefulness in using Alexa’s voice commands to mimic a dog’s bark proved to be the perfect deterrent, causing the monkeys to retreat.
Nikita’s mother also praised her daughter’s actions, emphasizing the critical role played by technology in averting potential danger. The incident serves as a testament to the power of technology to empower individuals, even in unexpected situations.
Netizens react
“It is a great gesture from you sir, for appreciating the young girl for using her presence of mind to overcome the situation by using technology is really tremendous. But you recognising it spontaneously and offering a job in your esteemed organization is much more appreciable.,” praised the individual.
Another user said, “Sir, You should give her Thar.”
Anand Mahindra’s gesture of offering a job opportunity to the young girl highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating acts of courage and innovation, regardless of age or background. In a world often dominated by tales of adversity, Nikita’s story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration
