Anand Mahindra Hails Girl Who Saved Niece From Monkeys Using Alexa, Offers Her A Job

Thirteen-year-old Nikita from Basti district of Uttar Pradesh had no idea that her quick thinking during a monkey attack using Alexa would make her an overnight sensation and even land her a potential corporate job at Mahindra in the future.

Chairman of Mahindra group, Anand Mahindra, hailed Nikita's exceptional presence of mind on social media and offered her a job opportunity at Mahindra after she completes her education, should she decide to enter the corporate world.

Mahindra's Job Offer

Mahindra's post on social media read, ¡°The dominant question of our era is whether we will become slaves or masters of technology. The story of this young girl provides comfort that technology will always be an enabler of human ingenuity. Her quick thinking was extraordinary.¡±

He added, ¡°What she demonstrated was the potential for leadership in an entirely unpredictable world. After she finishes her education, If she ever decides to work in the corporate world I hope we at @MahindraRise will be able to convince her to join us!¡±

Alexa to the Rescue

Nikita saved herself and her niece from a troop of monkeys that entered their house by using the voice command of Alexa device.

Even though Nikita was frightened when the monkeys approached them, she noticed the Alexa device placed on the fridge. Without hesitation, she instructed Alexa to emit a dog barking sound. Instantly, the device produced a loud bark, frightening the monkeys, who quickly fled through the balcony.

Anand Mahindra Hails Girl Who Saved Niece From Monkeys Using Alexa, Offers Job | ISN

The incident took place in the house of Pankaj Ojha in Basti¡¯s Awas Vikas Colony, where Nikita was playing with her 15-month-old niece.

Nikita recounted, ¡°A few guests visited our house and left the gate open. Monkeys entered the kitchen and started throwing things here and there. The kid was scared and so was I, but then I saw Alexa and asked it to play the sound of a dog. Due to that barking sound, the monkeys were scared and ran away.¡±

The clever utilisation of virtual assistant technology by a 13-year-old girl ensured that a troop of monkeys did not harm her 15-month-old niece.

Ojha emphasised that while technology is undoubtedly beneficial, children should use it under strict supervision.

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