Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes
TechCrunch
Amazon has launched a new Alexa+ feature that uses AI to generate personalized podcast episodes on demand based on any topic.Summary
Amazon has introduced "Alexa Podcasts," a new feature for Alexa+ that allows users to generate custom podcast episodes on any topic without needing scripts or prior planning. The AI researches the subject, generates an overview, and allows users to customize the tone and focus before creating an audio production with AI-generated host voices. To ensure accuracy, Amazon has partnered with major news organizations like Associated Press, Reuters, and The Washington Post. While this move evolves Alexa+ into a personalized content creator, it also raises ongoing industry questions regarding the ethics and reliability of AI-generated media.
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