Alexa+
Coverage of Alexa+ in the Nexus archive.
- Amazon documents reveal a costly new Alexa AI project
Amazon is developing an Alexa AI project called Moonraker to handle complex, multi-step tasks, positioning Alexa in the AI agent race. However, internal documents reveal the project's high costs, with projected GPU expenses exceeding $100 million by 2026, and Amazon faces challenges including delayed rollouts and technical issues like inconsistent responses.
- Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes
Amazon's Alexa+ can generate custom AI podcasts on demand. The company is expanding its assistant into a personalized AI content platform. This new feature allows for the creation of custom podcast episodes.
- Retailers keep tinkering with their AI shopping assistants, in search of better service
Amazon is combining its Rufus AI shopping assistant with its Alexa+ platform. This move comes after CEO Andy Jassy recently praised Rufus. The integration aims to improve service.
- Amazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+
Amazon has launched a new AI shopping assistant called Alexa for Shopping in its search bar, replacing Rufus assistant. This personalized assistant is powered by Alexa+. The new feature aims to improve the shopping experience for Amazon users.
- Alexa+ is now available on a bunch of Bose speakers
Alexa+ is now available on several Bose speakers, marking its debut on a non-Amazon device. This integration expands the reach of Amazon's upgraded smart assistant. The move allows Bose speaker users to access Alexa+'s features and capabilities.