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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 Refreshes Catalog of Kid-Focused Content on Amazon Kids+
August 23, 2024

Amazon is updating its kid-focused content service, Amazon Kids+, to include new shows, books, podcasts and games, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 23) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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NLRB Rules Amazon Is ‘Joint Employer’ of Subcontracted Delivery Drivers
August 22, 2024

Amazon is reportedly under scrutiny as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) concluded that a group of subcontracted delivery drivers in Southern California were employees of Amazon itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon Touts Faster Delivery Ahead of Big Deal Days
August 22, 2024

Amazon says its Prime Big Deal Days sales event will return in October. 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....

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Amazon Adds Annual Plan to Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
August 22, 2024

Amazon has expanded its grocery delivery subscription service by adding an annual plan for Prime members and extending its discounted subscription to all Prime Access members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Jassy Touts Amazon Pharmacy’s ‘Resonance’ With Customers
August 19, 2024

For Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon Pharmacy has made big strides and provides a stellar customer experience. 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...

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Amazon Q3 Hedge Supports Case for Cautious Consumer Spending
August 01, 2024

While Wall Street didn’t like what it saw or heard from Amazon’s Q2 earnings, from a consumer spending standpoint there was a lot to like. For now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon Sees 30% Rise in Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery 
July 30, 2024

Amazon says it has seen a sharp rise in the speed of its Prime deliveries this year. 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...