Amazon’s revamped Alexa might launch over a month after its announcement event
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Summary
Reports suggest that Amazon has delayed the launch of its upgraded AI Alexa, likely until the end of March, as it continues to struggle with issues relating to its accuracy when answering test questions.
Originally, the updated assistant, which is set to offer more tailored responses and remember conversations, was planned for launch at the end of February.
The delay comes following months of rumours that Amazon was experiencing issues in relation to its Generative AI function, which was originally scheduled for launch at the end of 2024, but was delayed.
It is also rumoured that Apple is experiencing issues with its Siri AI upgrade, which may be limited or delayed until its iOS 18.5 launch, expected around May.
Google’s Gemini-infused digital assistant continues to outperform the competition in the race to integrate generative AI into older smartphone assistants.