Amazon Echo as a Task Channel

Have ordered an Amazon Echo.  This is the Amazon always-on microphone/speaker.  Which claims an AI voice recognition and task enablement system.    It is Beta, but a friend who is using it now says it works fairly well.  Similar to an always on and accessible Siri or Cortana system.   It is also being updated as new services are added.

We tested a similar concept in the smart home, specifically a grocery list system that allowed you to readily add list items.   Voice recognition has improved, but is not yet perfect.  Thinking of ways this might be used as a multi tasking channel in the home and the office.  Imagine it being embedded in all rooms, or in an office wall.  Imagine it as a task channel.   Any idea on that for a collaborative investigation?