AI Assistants in Turmoil: Alexa and Siri Face Delays and Bugs in Generative AI Race
Alexa and Siri's AI updates face delays and bugs, highlighting the challenges in the competitive AI assistant race. Will they catch up?
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AI Assistants in Turmoil: Alexa and Siri Face Delays and Bugs in Generative AI Race
The race to dominate the next generation of AI voice assistants is heating up, but two of the biggest players, Amazon and Apple, are hitting roadblocks. Reports surfaced this week detailing significant delays and technical challenges in their development of generative AI-powered updates for Alexa and Siri, respectively. This news underscores the intense competition and the complex hurdles involved in integrating cutting-edge AI technology into everyday devices. Amazon's Alexa: A Delayed Debut Amazon, initially planning a grand unveiling of its revamped Alexa at a New York event on February 26th, has reportedly pushed back the launch to March or later, according to the Washington Post. The delay is attributed to challenges in refining the generative AI capabilities that are meant to power the new Alexa. While the specifics of these challenges remain undisclosed, it's clear that Amazon is grappling with the complexities of ensuring a seamless and reliable user experience with …
