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Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic AI for enhanced Alexa features.
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Amazon Invests $4 Billion in Anthropic: A Major Step in AI Development

Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in AI rival Anthropic, increasing total funding to $8 billion. This partnership aims to enhance Alexa via Anthropic's Claude model, aligning with AWS as...

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Amazon Faces EU Antitrust Investigation Over Product Favoritism

Reports indicate that the EU regulators are likely to investigate Amazon's retail practices, suspected of favoring its own products. This follows the European Commission's earlier review of Amazon'...

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The Unfulfilled Promise of Alexa Skills: A Decade Later

Amazon's Alexa was envisioned as a transformative voice assistant, but ten years later, it still primarily plays music and provides basic information. This article explores the challenges faced in ...

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Amazon Eliminates Plastic Air Pillows from Packaging

As of October 2024, Amazon has successfully removed plastic air pillows from its global fulfillment centers, marking a significant step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting oceans. Env...

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Amazon’s Shopping App Redesign: A Fresh Take on User Experience

Amazon is testing a revamped homepage for its shopping app, enhancing personalization and introducing dynamic graphics. Millions of users will experience these changes, which aim to improve shoppin...

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Amazon to Stream Live Election Special with Brian Williams on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is set to host a live election night special on November 5th, led by Brian Williams. Featuring diverse guests and real-time updates, the non-partisan event aims to provide access...