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Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
February 26, 2025

Amazon took the wraps off a revamped Alexa that is infused with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to be more capable, conversational and agentic than the old version. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon Hits Snags in Revamping Alexa Into Agentic AI
January 14, 2025

Two years into its planned revamp of Alexa into a smarter voice assistant with generative artificial intelligence (AI) at its core, Amazon is running into deployment roadblocks that range from hallucinations to organizational challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Amazon Picks Anthropic to Power Alexa 2.0
August 30, 2024

Amazon is turning to Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (AI) model Claude to power the revamped version of its voice assistant, Alexa, according to sources familiar with the matter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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

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 access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Amazon Adds Favorites and Shortcuts to Alexa App
December 01, 2023

Amazon has unveiled a redesigned Alexa app, offering users an enhanced experience in managing their smart home devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Amazon to Get Less Alexa Skill Development Revenue Next Year
December 15, 2021

Amazon on Tuesday (Dec. 14) announced that it will cut its commission from 30% to 20% on smart speakers and other Alexa-powered devices for skill developers who earn less than $1 million in revenue through Skill purchases, in-skill purchases and skill subscriptions. The change will take...

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Alexa Together Service Debuts, Calling on Advances in Remote Connected Eldercare
December 07, 2021

The Alexa speaker turned seven about a month ago — old enough in internet years for Amazon to launch its Alexa Together service, which connects seniors and caregivers, on Tuesday (Dec. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Blue Apron Offers Hands-Free Meal Prep Instruction via Alexa
December 02, 2021

“Alexa: I need the recipe for Creamy Pesto Chicken & Orzo” could soon be heard in homes with active Blue Apron meal kit and recipe subscriptions and Amazon’s virtual assistant, according to a Thursday (Dec. 2) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Amazon’s Alexa Will Serve as Answering Service With Verizon Phones
November 16, 2021

Voice command telephone calls have been available in cars for decades, but a new tie-up between Amazon and Verizon looks to bring that practice indoors to consumers’ homes.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...