Amazon's Alexa Gets Smarter: AI-Powered and Personalized

Amazon has launched Alexa+, the game-changing overhaul of its hit voice assistant. The new version, which is driven by generative AI, features upgraded conversational capabilities, personalized answers, and the ability to execute sophisticated tasks. Alexa+ can now interpret visual inputs, browse the internet, and execute actions on its partnered websites. The new update features multimodal interactions, which enable Alexa to recognize and react to visual inputs. Amazon Prime members will get free access to Alexa+, and others may subscribe for $19.99 a month. This major upgrade is designed to help Amazon stay in the competitive game of fast-paced AI assistants, competing with Google and OpenAI offerings.
Source: ZDNET