- checking the weather/time
- settings a timer
- having Alexa read me a bedtime story (Audible)
I think if I dedicated some time to actually integrate Alexa with my home (lights, Nest, speakers, etc.), I can see it improving productivity. Especially with how easy custom skills are to build, you can really take the technology much further.
Typically, the barrier of entry is lower for QA than roles such as PM. With the right opportunity, she will get a lot of experience working with tech teams and gain some insight into how to be an efficient PM. And the money can be pretty good too.
I was on a client where, over the course of 2-3 years, one of the QA testers transitioned to a BA/Scrum Master role. She constantly stepped outside of her role and helped with management.