With Alexa Plus, Amazon finally reinvents its best product
The biggest surprise at Amazon’s press conference last week was the lack of hardware announcements. Traditionally, Amazon announces dozens of new gadgets at its events, but this time, Amazon spent 70 minutes talking about software. Specifically, Alexa Plus, its new generative AI-powered Alexa voice assistant. And that was exactly the right move.
Everything you need to know about Alexa+, Amazon's new generative AI assistant
Giving Alexa the power of generative AI was already expected to be the star announcement from Amazon -- and it was. During the last Devices and Services event in 2023, Amazon announced a gen AI-powered 'Alexa+' or Alexa Plus and a new user interface coming to an Echo device near you, and the company is now making it more real than ever before.
Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.
Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.
Amazon to Launch Generative-AI Alexa+ Next Month
Amazon announced the revamped Alexa+ voice assistant, with “more personalized and conversational” generative-artificial-intelligence features, at a live event Wednesday. It starts rolling out to Echo devices with display next month,
Amazon Alexa+ — Empowering The Agentic AI Era At Home
Amazon has designed the new version of its popular smart-home assistant to use generative and agentic AI to do more for users through more natural interactions.
Amazon debuts new Alexa voice assistant with AI overhaul
Amazon on Wednesday unveiled the first major overhaul of its Alexa voice assistant since its introduction more than a decade ago, embedding it with generative artificial intelligence.
Amazon's new Alexa+ companion devices coming this fall
If you were expecting new devices to go with the Alexa+ launch, you'll have to wait a few months, says CEO Andy Jassy.
Amazon's most powerful new Alexa features being powered by Anthropic's AI, sources say
Anthropic’s Claude large language model is powering the majority of complex tasks for Amazon’s new Alexa , sources tell CNBC.
Breakfast News: Amazon Reboots Alexa
CEO Andy Jassy confirmed Alexa would be getting a major update. In providing AI enhancements, it could enable Amazon to make up lost ground to other AI chatbots. "I think there's a sustainable business model": Jassy believes the changes will help get clients excited again,
Amazon has a ‘slew of AI devices’ coming, hardware chief says
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Amazon’s new Alexa+ will give you an AI ‘best friend’ - for a monthly fee
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Amazon CEO says ‘beautiful’ new Alexa hardware is coming this fall
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Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa Plus to cost non-Prime users $20 a month
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Amazon’s GenAI-Powered Alexa Plus Is Smarter, Contextual And More Personal
Amazon Alexa’s long-awaited AI overhaul is here, and it’s the biggest upgrade in the history of voice assistants.
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Alexa gets a much-needed upgrade as Amazon catches up in the AI race
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