Amazon’s AI head says company will relaunch Alexa as AI agent, explains what’s causing delay
Amazon is set to relaunch Alexa as an AI 'agent' capable of performing practical tasks, incorporating generative AI to enhance its capabilities. Despite challenges like hallucinations, latency, and reliability, the relaunch aims to transform Alexa from a basic assistant to a personalized concierge or AI agent, integrating new models for improved interaction.
Amazon is set to relaunch Alexa as an AI 'agent' capable of performing practical tasks, incorporating generative AI to enhance its capabilities. Despite challenges like hallucinations, latency, and reliability, the relaunch aims to transform Alexa from a basic assistant to a personalized concierge or AI agent, integrating new models for improved interaction.
