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As Amazon looks to innovate, it faces the challenge of balancing advanced conversational capabilities with the efficiency that users have come to expect from Alexa. Furthermore, the company must strategize on how to monetize this new iteration of Alexa. Options under consideration include subscription models or partnerships related to sales.
The launch of this new AI-enhanced Alexa hinges on a series of tests and refinements, particularly in improving specific functions such as security controls and integration with home devices. Amazon is leveraging both its own AI models and external technologies from partners, including Anthropic, to upgrade Alexa's capabilities.