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Amazon using generative AI update to make Alexa more human-like

The company announced big changes to the sounds and functions of its famous assistant.

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Sep 21, 2023, 11:03 AM

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Amazon’s Alexa is becoming more human-like.
The company announced big changes to the sounds and functions of its famous assistant.
The generative artificial intelligence update is for all Alexa and Echo products dating back to 2014.
Amazon claims it will feel like you are talking to a human being.  


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