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Amazon’s Alexa+ Can Now Generate On-Demand AI Podcast Episodes From Any Topic

Amazon has launched Alexa Podcasts, a new feature within Alexa+ that generates custom audio podcast episodes on demand using AI, marking a significant step toward positioning the voice assistant as a personalised AI content platform rather than a simple query-and-response tool. Users can request an episode on any topic, after which Alexa+ autonomously researches the […]

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Amazon Replaces Rufus With Alexa for Shopping, an AI Assistant That Buys Across the Web on Your Behalf

Amazon has launched Alexa for Shopping, a personalised AI shopping assistant powered by Alexa+ that replaces its previous generative AI tool Rufus. Now available to US customers across mobile, desktop, and Echo Show displays, the assistant uses purchase history and browsing habits to deliver tailored product recommendations, comparison tools, price tracking, and automated recurring orders. […]

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