The latest round up of what people asked Amazon’s Alexa in 2025 is surprisingly revealing. On the surface it is a fun list of random questions about Taylor Swift, poached eggs and Bitcoin. Look a little closer and you get a snapshot of how smart speakers have slipped into the heart of everyday life for families around the world, especially for women juggling homes, careers and curious kids.
One line from the CNN article captures the moment perfectly: “There is certainly some irony in one of the questions most commonly posed to Alexa this year: ‘What does AI mean?’”
Alexa started as a handy way to play music or set a timer, yet the 2025 data shows something deeper. In the UK people lean on Alexa for bite sized general knowledge, asking things like how long to poach an egg or what the diameter of Earth is. In Australia, popular questions include how to fall asleep and how to solve a Rubik’s cube, which sounds a lot like late-night problem-solving in the kitchen while the rest of the house is quiet.
For women over 35, this matters because it highlights how voice assistants are becoming the unofficial co pilot of daily life. They sit in the background, ready to fill the knowledge gaps that appear during cooking, parenting, money chats or those restless nights when your mind is racing and you just want a simple answer.
On the surface it is light entertainment, yet the pattern of questions reveals a lot about how we are learning and living in an AI driven world. People are still unsure what AI actually is, even as they talk to it every day. At the same time they trust Alexa with practical help, from cooking to sleep hygiene, and with money related curiosity about crypto and celebrity wealth.
For women who often play the role of chief organiser, this is a reminder that smart speakers are not just gadgets. They are gateways to information that can either empower your household or leave it a bit too dependent on quick answers. Understanding what people ask helps you decide how you want AI to fit into your own routines, family conversations and even your financial literacy journey.
To see the full breakdown of questions, celebrities and songs that shaped Alexa’s year, read the original reporting in the CNN article here and explore the details for yourself.
