Alexa’s unprofitable service and paid subscription are set to undergo an AI upgrade by Amazon
Amazon will overhaul Alexa to compete with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI’s AI chatbots
Amazon has named the new assistant “Remarkable Alexa,” according to sources cited by Reuters
Project Banyan has faced challenges in spite of these lofty objectives. Reports mention difficulties in attaining reliable AI performance, such as problems with hallucinations
The pressure to produce results has also reportedly taken a toll on employee morale in the Alexa section
It’s still uncertain if users will be ready to pay for a service that has been offered for free for some time
Amazon is reconsidering its strategy due to high operational expenses and voice monetization issues