Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts

The Verge
Amazon has updated Alexa Plus to allow users to generate custom, AI-hosted podcasts on a wide variety of topics.

Summary

Amazon has introduced a new feature for its Alexa Plus AI assistant, enabling users to create custom podcasts on virtually any topic. Users can request a specific subject, review an outline provided by AI hosts, and adjust the conversation's focus and length before generation begins. These podcasts are created using content from over 200 news outlets, including Reuters and The Washington Post, and are accessible via Echo Show devices or the Alexa app upon completion.

(Source:The Verge)