Amazon is developing AI-enhanced Alexa with a potential monthly fee of $5 to $10.

From Nasdaq: 2024-06-21 15:21:08

Amazon.com, Inc. is developing a new AI-enhanced version of Alexa that may come with a monthly fee of $5 to $10 in addition to Prime membership. The revamped voice assistant, “Remarkable Alexa,” will offer two subscription tiers and is expected to launch in August as part of Project Banyan.

Remarkable Alexa will handle complex tasks like composing emails and placing orders with a single command. It will also learn from user behavior to create routines, offer shopping recommendations, and execute multiple requests in a single prompt. The paid version may include a feature that eliminates the need to repeatedly say “Alexa” during interactions.

Despite the new features, there are no plans to bundle the upgraded Alexa service with Amazon’s $139 annual Prime membership. The enhanced voice assistant is seen as a “desperate attempt” by Amazon to evolve Alexa and stay competitive in the AI market.



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