Alexa calls cops on man allegedly beating his girlfriend, Amazon disputes

(FOX NEWS)- A New Mexico man was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend and threatening to kill her -- after Amazon's Alexa called police, authorities said.

On Wednesday, however, Amazon disputed the claims, saying that the Alexa device is not capable of calling 911.

Eduardo Barros, 28, became angered with his unidentified girlfriend while housesitting in Tijeras, about 15 miles east of Albuquerque, and the dispute suddenly turned physical on July 2, authorities said.

During the assault, Barros waved a gun and threatened to kill the woman before he allegedly asked: "Did you call the sheriffs?"

Local police said the question was inadvertently picked up by the smart speaker and the voice-powered virtual assistant recognized the phrase as a command -- prompting it to call 911, Bernallillo County Sheriff's Department.

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