Amazon Launches Alexa+ with Enhanced AI Capabilities Nationwide, Free for Prime Members
Summary
Amazon rolls out Alexa+ nationwide with advanced AI capabilities including complex conversations, task automation, and restaurant bookings, offering free access to Prime members while charging non-Prime users $19.99 monthly for unlimited features.
Key Points
- Amazon launches Alexa+ nationwide in the U.S. with three pricing tiers: free for Prime members, $19.99 monthly for unlimited access, and a limited free chat version for non-Prime users
- Alexa+ features enhanced AI capabilities powered by large language models from Amazon Nova and Anthropic, enabling complex conversations, task automation, restaurant bookings, and smart home integration
- Prime members can activate Alexa+ by saying 'Alexa, upgrade to Alexa+' or visiting Alexa.com, with access available across Echo devices, mobile app, and web browser