In the latest video from our Facebook page we’re kicking off 2026 with a look
back at the history of "Helpful" Voice Assistants. This classic clip from The
Simpsons perfectly illustrates the gap between a genius like Professor Frink,
and the billionaires who "leapfrog" the technology for a check.
Frink created "Susan" to be a voice-activated partner, but as he puts it, "she
never quite does what you want her to do." It’s a satire that hits a little
too close to home even today. Whether it’s Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, or a
poorly tuned AI a tool that "almost" understands you is as the clip says,
"worse than nothing."
At True Partner Systems we don't believe in "worse than nothing" tech. We
focus on Phase One implementation—keeping a human-in-the-loop to ensure that
deep reasoning actually translates into actionable results for your business,
and life. Don't let your 2026 infrastructure be a "Susan." Ready for a partner
that actually understands the mission? Visit True Partner Systems for AI &
Robotics consulting that puts the "Real Technique" back in your workflow! In
the meantime check out the video with the link:
