Alexa is ready to evolve with a significant upgrade not only at the announcement on Wednesday but also in its general functions and responses. At the remarkable event held in New York, Amazon introduced yet another iteration of Alexa, now endowed with generative AI technology.
Well, this system promises to be more intelligent, conversational, friendly, and, primarily, proactive in assisting users. “She’s way cleverer than anything she’s been able to become, and she’s still down to earth,” said Panos Panay, head of the devices and services team at Amazon.
The office is referred to as Alexa Plus; this upgraded assistant handles anything from setting up dinner reservations to setting up calendar reminders and sending gifts to friends and relatives. The assistant even learns over time to understand you better and provide a personalized experience, disclosed Panay.
In the actual demo, the revamped Alexa declared, “I’m not just an assistant; I’m your new best friend in the digital realm. I come equipped with humor, intelligence, and a genuine wish to enhance your life and make it more enjoyable.”
This new version, though, Panay emphasized in all actuality, would perform real actions. Particularly, the ability would be that of managing your intelligent home, controlling security cameras, lighting, sounds, and smart TVs.
During the demo, Alexa smoothly transitioned between speakers while playing a song and even complied when Panay requested a specific movie scene to be played on the smart TV.
“The new Alexa understands almost every device in your home,” Panay mentioned in the video. According to him, Alexa’s popularity is still going up; use is expected to increase by 20% in 2024 over 2023.
Alexa Plus would command $20 a month, free for Prime members, and should be launched next month said Panay. Besides, subscribers would gain entrance to the future Alexa.com.
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