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- Amazon has announced Alexa Plus, a next-generation AI-powered version of its voice assistant designed to be smarter and more personalized.
- Alexa Plus can remember personal details, automate tasks, and even browse the web to complete tasks independently.
- The service costs $19.99 per month but is free for Amazon Prime members, with early access rolling out in the US starting next month.
Amazon’s Alexa has long been a staple in the smart home space, but it’s been due for an upgrade for years. While it was once a frontrunner among smart assistants, it’s been lagging behind newer AI-powered competition. That changes now, or at least that’s what Amazon would like to believe. The company has officially announced Alexa Plus, a revamped and AI-enhanced version of its voice assistant that promises to be more intelligent, proactive, and genuinely useful.
Some of its new abilities include: