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Engadget
3 days ago
Gadgets

The 2023 Echo Show 8 is on sale for $100 right now

The 2023 Amazon Echo Show 8 offers improved design, spatial audio, faster response times, adaptive content, and enhanced privacy features. [ more ]
Engadget
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The Morning After: Amazon stops paying bonuses to Alexa developers

Amazon is shifting focus from paid perks for Alexa developers to generative AI, making Alexa more independent and versatile. [ more ]
The Verge
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon's latest Fire TVs can now use AI to generate custom art backgrounds

Amazon has started rolling out AI artwork generation to its Fire TV devices, allowing users to create custom backgrounds using an Alexa voice prompt.
The AI Art feature is powered by Alexa and a Titan Image Generator model, and users can choose from various artistic styles to generate unique images. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon.com to Cut 'Several Hundred' Alexa Jobs

Amazon is eliminating several hundred positions related to its Alexa smart assistant.
The company is shifting its efforts toward generative AI.
The action emphasizes Amazon's focus on business priorities. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon cutting 'several hundred' jobs at Alexa unit in AI-driven shakeup: report

Amazon is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit due to shifting business priorities and a focus on generative artificial intelligence.
The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa, with specific numbers not disclosed.
Many companies are shifting resources to generative AI, which can create software code and lengthy text responses from short prompts. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
Tech industry

Amazon lays off Alexa employees as 2010s voice-assistant boom gives way to AI

Amazon is laying off several hundred people in its devices-and-services division, primarily affecting the team working on Alexa.
The layoffs are the result of discontinued initiatives as Amazon focuses on investing in generative AI products.
Despite being successful in the smart speaker market, Amazon has struggled to make money off of Alexa. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
Tech industry

Amazon lays off Alexa employees as 2010s voice-assistant boom gives way to AI

Amazon is laying off several hundred people in its devices-and-services division, primarily affecting the team working on Alexa.
The layoffs are the result of discontinued initiatives as Amazon focuses on investing in generative AI products.
Despite being successful in the smart speaker market, Amazon has struggled to make money off of Alexa. [ more ]
Engadget
5 months ago
Cars

Amazon will start selling Hyundais through its website next year

Amazon will launch vehicle sales in the US next year, starting with Hyundai.
Customers will be able to search for vehicles on Amazon based on model, trim, color, and features.
Hyundai will integrate Alexa into its cars starting in 2025. [ more ]
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