The Alexa Apocalypse: Amazon’s Desperate Attempt to Cash In on Your Ears
In a move that’s being met with widespread skepticism, Amazon is reportedly planning to charge customers up to $10 per month for a more advanced version of its Alexa voice assistant. Yes, you read that right – $10 per month just to get the most basic functionality out of your smart speaker.
According to sources, Amazon is planning to launch the new Alexa in August, touting it as a "game-changer" that will revolutionize the way you interact with your devices. But let’s be real, it’s just a desperate attempt to cash in on your ears.
The new Alexa will allegedly be capable of completing multiple requests in one prompt, like writing a short email and ordering takeout from Uber Eats. But let’s not forget, this is the same company that’s been caught spying on its customers and using their data to sell them more stuff.
And what about the free version of Alexa? Don’t worry, Amazon still plans on keeping that around, but it’ll be watered down and stripped of any real functionality. The AI-powered Alexa will be the only one worth using, and you’ll have to pay top dollar for it.
But wait, there’s more! Amazon is also planning to offer a subscription service for Alexa that doesn’t come with Prime. Because who needs free shipping and music streaming when you can have a more advanced AI assistant?
Amazon’s spokesperson tried to spin the news, saying that the company is "working hard on implementation at scale" to enable "even more proactive, personal, and trusted assistance for our customers." But let’s be real, this is just a thinly veiled attempt to make more money off of its customers.
The AI assistant wars are heating up, and Amazon is trying to stay ahead of the game. But at what cost?
