Amazon upgrades Alexa Plus with AI to handle complex smart home commands

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Amazon is rolling out an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that enables it to process more complex, conversational instructions for smart home devices. The upgraded assistant can now connect with products from brands including Bosch, Whirlpool, iRobot, Ecovacs, Yale Home, and others. Alexa Plus is designed to automatically identify the correct device and select the appropriate settings based on natural language requests. For example, a user can describe a laundry need in plain language and the assistant will choose the right washing machine cycle without manual input. The new capabilities are powered by an updated AI developer framework from Amazon.

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