Amazon lets US customers shop by text with AI Alexa
In short
Amazon let U.S. customers shop through text messages using its AI-powered Alexa. The move expands its AI shopping services as competition grows around online marketplaces and automated buying tools.
What the reporting says
Amazon let U.S. customers shop through text messages using AI-powered Alexa, expanding its AI shopping services. The move comes as competition intensifies over access to online marketplaces and automated purchasing tools.
Why it matters
Amazon let U.S. customers shop through text messages using AI-powered Alexa, widening its AI shopping offering in the U.S. The likely effect is greater competition in AI-led retail, but no product limits, rollout details, or user numbers were provided.