Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it’s probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri

A man holds an iPhone next to an Amazon Echo, center, and a Google Home, right. A study published Aug 28, 2023, in JAMA Network Open, says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies. — AP

Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life? Call 911 for that.

Voice assistants often fall flat when asked how to perform CPR, according to a study published Monday.