Amazon to Launch AI-Powered Alexa Devices and Introduce Subscription Model
Source: thehindu.com Amazon’s Alexa Set for AI-Powered Upgrade Amazon.com Inc. is preparing to introduce new AI-Powered Alexa Devices. This fall as part of an effort to revamp its voice assistant technology. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, CEO Andy Jassy shared that these devices, along with those receiving the upcoming Alexa+ software update, will offer more than just voice-command responses. Instead, they will assist users in practical tasks such as hiring home-repair professionals. Jassy made these announcements while attending a press event in New York, where Amazon unveiled its latest iteration of Alexa. The company aims to re-establish the relevance of its voice assistant, which has been overshadowed in recent years by AI-driven chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. By integrating advanced AI, Amazon hopes to reignite consumer interest and drive revenue through subscriptions, e-commerce, and other services. “I think there’s a sustainable business model,” Jassy stated, ...