The Amazon Alexa Devices business unit lost $25 billion between 2017-2021. Business strategy focused on long-term gains over immediate profits, selling devices at a loss initially.
Amazon's Echo speakers were sold cheaply or at a loss to drive Alexa adoption; strategy aimed at monetizing services rather than direct device sales. Alexa's revenue model remains a challenge in the market.
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