Alexa+ can book tables, order groceries, and control smart homes in one command.
What is the difference between the old and new Alexa + features
The old Alexa that we have been using for years worked on a rule-based system. This meant that she could only understand the commands for which she was already programmed. If you said Alexa turn on the light, she would activate a specific code. But if you said Alexa can you turn on the light. Then perhaps she would not be able to give you the right answer because she was not programmed for such a sentence. Also the capabilities of the new Alexa +
The new Alexa is based on a generative AI model. This means that it no longer just responds to predefined commands but it can understand your language. It can take into account the context and create answers on its own. It is no longer just a voice assistant. But a true conversational AI.
More natural and fluent conversation Alexa + features
Continuous conversation Now you do not need to say Alexa wake word every time. Once the conversation starts, you can continuously ask her questions. And she will remember the context of your previous questions and respond accordingly. Also improved language understanding Alexa can now understand colloquial language, even incomplete sentences and local phrases. She not only listens to commands but also tries to understand your intentions. And understanding context If you are talking to her about a topic and you pause in between, she knows what you were talking about. For example, if you ask Alexa can you tell me about good restaurants in Mumbai?” and then you say, “Do any of them serve Italian food. Then she will know that you are still talking about restaurants in Mumbai.
Ability to complete complex tasks
This is the most revolutionary aspect of Alexa+. Until now Alexa was limited to just giving information but the new Alexa can also perform real-world tasks for you. Also multi-step tasks and you can ask her to do multiple tasks in a single sentence. For example, “Alexa, book a table for four for 8 pm tonight and add a dinner reminder to my calendar.” She will automatically sync the restaurant booking app and your calendar together. Also navigating websites and Alexa is now trained to navigate the internet like a human. This means she can search for information on websites, fill out forms or make purchases for you. Also real-life tasks she can book a flight for you, order groceries, call a cab or run your smart home devices in a complex routine.
Better memory and personalization
Remembering your preferences Alexa+ learns your preferences and habits. And she knows what kind of music you like, what kind of news you want to listen to or which restaurants you often visit. This personalized answer based on your previous interactions and your preferences, Alexa can give you more personalized and useful answers. And for example, if you are a vegetarian and you ask her for a recipe, she will suggest you only vegetarian options. Also, understanding emotions, Amazon claims that the new Alexa can also understand your mood from your tone of speaking.
If you seem tired or upset, she will respond accordingly. Other special features of Alexa + along with better control of smart home, you can control many smart home devices in a single command. Like Alexa I have come home. As soon as she hears this command, she will turn on the light, set the temperature of the AC and play your favorite songs.
Also available on web browser Alexa + features
Now you can use Alexa not only on Echo devices, but also in the web browser on your computer or mobile. Also email and document summaries that you can ask Alexa to summarise a long email or document, draft a new email or help you plan your trip. And why is all this important? So this is a big step for Alexa. Because it is taking it from just a smart speaker to a true AI assistant. And Alexa, which was lagging behind Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri till now, has not only become competitive with this new ‘AI brain’, but has also surpassed them in many ways. Also business model and availability Amazon has kept Alexa+ free for Prime members. While non-Prime members will have to pay a monthly fee for it. This move is part of Amazon’s strategy to turn AI capabilities into a new source of income.
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