Alexa

Amazon Alexa, known simply as Alexa, is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon, first used in the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers developed by Amazon Lab126. Alexa is a cloud-based voice service that allows users to add products to a wish list, re-order items, check order status, and more - using just their voice.

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Paying for Alexa? Amazon’s Big Bet on AI-Powered Voice Services
Paying for Alexa? Amazon’s Big Bet on AI-Powered Voice Services
August 28, 2024  |  Alexa

Amazon’s is planning an artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul for Alexa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier
Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier
July 23, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon reportedly plans to launch a paid tier of Alexa as soon as this month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AI Explained: Is Anthropomorphism Making AI Too Human?
AI Explained: Is Anthropomorphism Making AI Too Human?
July 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As eCommerce giants and tech startups strive to make online interactions more engaging, they’re turning to anthropomorphism — attributing human characteristics to nonhuman entities. Get...

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Apple to Jumpstart Siri With Advanced AI, Enabling Voice Control of Apps
Apple to Jumpstart Siri With Advanced AI, Enabling Voice Control of Apps
May 31, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Apple is gearing up to give its digital assistant, Siri, an artificial intelligence-powered upgrade, potentially posing a challenge to Amazon’s dominant Alexa. Get the Full...

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This Week in AI: News Corp Partners With OpenAI, Nvidia Earnings Soar
This Week in AI: News Corp Partners With OpenAI, Nvidia Earnings Soar
May 24, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, OpenAI struck a news-sharing deal with News Corp and faced accusations from actress Scarlett Johansson over an allegedly...

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Waiting for Alexa: When Will Amazon Strike Up the AI Conversation?
Waiting for Alexa: When Will Amazon Strike Up the AI Conversation?
May 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Someday — and it may be soon — conversations with Amazon’s automated voice assistant Alexa may cost money. Amazon has been clear about its intentions to charge a subscription...

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Amazon to Change How Alexa Developers Are Paid
Amazon to Change How Alexa Developers Are Paid
April 10, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon will stop paying developers to create applications — called Skills — for its voice assistant Alexa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Employees Debate Idea of Charging for Alexa
Amazon Employees Debate Idea of Charging for Alexa
January 22, 2024  |  Amazon

Would you pay a subscription to use Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon Devices Leader Dave Limp Named CEO of Bezos’ Blue Origin
Amazon Devices Leader Dave Limp Named CEO of Bezos’ Blue Origin
December 21, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon veteran Dave Limp is going from Alexa to outer space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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