The "Rise of Digital Assistants (Siri, Alexa)" (Episode: "Homer's Phobia", 1997)

The Simpsons has earned quite the reputation for seemingly predicting the future. It’s actually a bit of a meme at this point, with fans pointing out how many things in the real world appear to have been "predicted" by the show, sometimes years in advance. While some of these predictions are purely coincidental or the result of broad satire, others do seem oddly prescient.

The "Rise of Digital Assistants (Siri, Alexa)" (Episode: "Homer's Phobia", 1997)

• What happened: The episode features a futuristic device that can assist with tasks, resembling today’s voice-activated smart assistants.
• Reality: By the 2010s, voice-activated digital assistants like Siri (Apple), Alexa (Amazon), and Google Assistant became widely popular. These devices helped people manage tasks, play music, get information, and control their smart homes with just their voice.