CNBC September 20, 2023
Annie Palmer

Key Points

– At its annual devices bonanza on Wednesday, Amazon introduced new hardware and software with generative artificial intelligence features.

– The new Alexa will have a more human-like voice and will be able to hold more natural conversations without being prompted by a wake word.

– Amazon’s devices chief Dave Limp, who played a big part in the event, plans to step down from his role later this year.

Amazon introduced a “smarter and more conversational” version of its Alexa voice assistant that the company hopes will bolster its position in the tech industry’s artificial intelligence race.

The company hosts an annual devices bonanza, where it typically unveils a smattering of new hardware and software products. In his...

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