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Among the slew ofCES announcementsthis workweek , it should be no surprise to anyone that productive AI is a major theme from tech companies this class , includingVolkswagen , Nvidiaand ( of class ) Amazon .
In September 2023 , Amazonannouncedto developer that it would be launching new tools to establish Master of Laws - power experience . Today , the companyrevealedthree developers delivering novel generative AI - powered Alexa experiences , including AI chatbot platformCharacter . AI , AI music companySplashand Voice AI plot developerVolley . All three experiences are uncommitted in the Amazon Alexa Skill Store .
Character . AI ’s young experience enable Alexa users to have real - time conversation with different personas , such as a fictional character called Librarian Linda , a personal trainer or even pretend - rendering of historical trope like Socrates .
Meanwhile , Splash launched a freeAlexa Skillwhere users can produce Song using their voice . To set about , users say , “ Alexa , open Splash Music , ” and then they blame a melodic genre ( popping , electronic , rock or hip hop ) , bring lyrics and either rap or whistle along . Users can also download their custom songs by asking Alexa to place a nexus to their mobile phones .
Volley enter its generative AI - power “ 20 Questions ” game , give way Alexa users a modern translation of the well - known game . The game uses generative AI to interact with user by asking them questions , provide hints and explaining “ yes or no question ” if the human opponent have stuck .
Other Amazon announcements at CES let in bring Fire telecasting to Panasonic ’s new smart TVs in 2024,Matter Castingsupport on Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices , the belated propagation of robotaxi Zoox and more .
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Updated 1/10/24 at 9:10 a.m. ET with changes to Character . AI ’s inclination of characters – Elon Musk , William Shakespeare , Mario and Princess Peach are only available on the native app , not Alexa .
