Amazon Alexa to be more interactive with ChatGPT like features
Amazon is upgrading its voice assistant device, Alexa, to enhance its functionality and user experience, according to the Mashable website. Amazon is exploring potential joint ventures with companies such as Disney and Lego to achieve this goal.
One of the key upgrades is the integration of a large language model (LLM). Amazon's LLM, the Alexa Teacher Model, is being developed to make the device more conversational and capable of proactive communication. While Alexa has already been using the LLM to some extent, Amazon is working on more generalized and efficient versions to improve Alexa's performance further.
One of the ways in which Alexa's LLM will enhance user experience is through its ability to create personalized bedtime stories. For instance, if a child requests a tale about "a cat and a moon," Alexa will create an entire narrative about "Mittens, the first cat to ever go to the moon," and even include a young kid's Olaf doll by capturing an image of them holding it with the Echo Show camera. This feature is similar to the ChatGPT conversational AI model.
Amazon's focus on enhancing user experience is expected to make Alexa more interactive and conversational. The integration of LLM is a significant step towards a more proactive voice assistant that can meet user demands with greater precision and efficiency. The company's plans to collaborate with other brands and companies are also expected to foster innovation and enable new use cases for Alexa.
