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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec (www.businessinsider.com)
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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec::In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Limp said that he "absolutely" believes that Amazon will soon start charging a subscription fee for Alexa

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[โ€“] topinambour_rex@lemmy.world 35 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have doubts alexa is using AI, seen how dumb it is, but well

[โ€“] DarienGS@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

From the article:

Amazon has bet big on AI, with the company unveiling a new, AI-powered version of Alexa alongside updated versions of its Echo Frames and Carrera smart glasses last week.