Alexa is getting even smarter, thanks to improved learning models and generative AI capabilities. It's all coming soon to an Echo device near you.
Nearly a year after ChatGPT introduced the world to the uncannily human possibilities of generative AI, Amazon has unveiled new Alexa features powered by large language models. At the annual Amazon Devices Event hosted at its new Arlington, Virginia, headquarters, the company announced some major Alexa improvements that will attempt to make replies much more conversational and lifelike, with less waiting time between your interactions and more meaningful replies.
Recommended Videos One of the most impressive parts of the new models is Alexa’s ability to adapt its responses based on the kinds of conversations you’re having. For instance, Alexa will be able to adjust delivery based on emotion, jokes, and preferences. Say your favorite sports team lost the big game, and you ask Alexa what the score is the next day. The voice assistant may respond with an assuring tone, along with some positive info about the team .
Large language models will allow Alexa to draw inferences, rather than relying on specific trigger phrases. For instance, “Alexa, turn on the new light in the living room” will allow you to trigger a device without knowing its name, based on context rather than an explicit cue. For users with speech or mobility impairments, a new feature called Eye Gaze will allow the built-in camera in the Amazon Fire Max 11 to trigger Alexa replies and smart home functions by simply having the user look at the right place on the screen.
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