Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users
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Amazon is opening up the Alexa+ doors to everyone in the US, but there are tales of caution from early adopters.
Amazon's advanced AI voice assistant, Alexa+, is now available nationwide in the US after a successful early access period. This new version, powered by large language models, offers extended conversations,
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