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Rumors started circulating earlier this year claimingAmazon was working on improvingAlexa by giving it new generative AI features.

CNBCs sources were pretty tight-lipped.

Amazon Alexa smart home control

Reportedly, the dev team is seemingly worried the model currently amounts to just being an expensive alarm clock.

Despite their lofty goals, Amazon seems to be starting small by wanting to create its ownchatbotwith generative capabilities.

Apparently, theres been debate on exactly how much to charge.

Amazon has yet to nail down the monthly fee.

There is no word on when Alexas update will launch or even be formally announced.

We did reach out to the company to see if it wanted to make a statement about CNBCs report.

Well update this story if we hear back.

Til then, check out TechRadar’s roundup of thebest smart speakersfor 2024.

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