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Amazon announced this week that its revamped AI assistant Alexa+ is getting a brand-new personality — and this one isn’t exactly sugar and spice. The company is rolling out a new adults-only “Sassy” mode, giving the voice assistant a sharper tongue — and the occasional swear word — for users who prefer their tech with a side of attitude.

What Amazon records, who can hear it, and where your Alexa data actually goes Amazon's virtual assistant allows you to control your smart home with voice commands, but is Alexa safe to use? Learn about Alexa privacy concerns and how to secure your Alexa device

Amazon has revealed Alexa+, an upgraded version of the original smart speaking model that made its debut a decade ago. While many of us have relied on Alexa to tell us the weather and play music over the years (in face,

Amazon.com Inc. will reportedly use technology from Anthropic PBC to power an upcoming paid edition of Alexa. Reuters today cited sources as saying that the subscription-based voice assistant could make its debut in October. Amazon is expected to preview ...

Amazon is turning to AI startup Anthropic to power the online retailer’s revamped Alexa when it’s released in October — rather than using its own artificial intelligence, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Seattle-based company ...

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, right, speaks about the company’s partnership with Amazon at the AWS re:Invent conference in November 2023. With him is Adam Selipsky, who has since left his role as AWS CEO. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) Amazon will ...