Amazon Alexa+ released to the general public via an early access website

TL;DR

Alexa+, Amazon’s generative AI assistant, is now available through a free early access program on Alexa.com.
This new web-based access removes the requirement for supporting hardware, making it comparable to chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini.
After the early access period, Alexa+ will be included with Amazon Prime memberships or available for a separate monthly fee.
The integration with Amazon's shopping ecosystem, including e-commerce and grocery delivery, is expected to boost revenue.
Alexa.com offers persistent context and continuity across devices, remembering chats, preferences, and personalization.
Amazon aims for Alexa+ to be more financially successful than the original Alexa, which reportedly cost billions.
Early reports indicate Alexa+ can be slower than expected and occasionally inaccurate, and it lacks some previously announced features.

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