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The video addresses concerns and upcoming advancements related to Amazon's Voice Assistant technology. It clarifies that while basic functionalities will remain free, advanced features leveraging new generative AI experiences may incur charges, reflecting comments from former Amazon executive David Limp. The anticipated release of Amazon's next-generation AI voice assistant, tentatively named "remarkable miss a," is scheduled for June, though concerns about technical issues like "hallucination" and user willingness to pay remain. The video stresses the importance of ensuring a positive customer experience and notes that current users need not worry about immediate changes. Amazon is also employing its generative AI, known as Q, within the developer and business sectors to generate revenue. The speaker advises viewers to stay updated on generative AI developments, including Google's Bard transition, and concludes with a reminder to stay informed and smart.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses concerns about whether Amazon will require a monthly subscription to use its Voice Assistant. The speaker clarifies that while there will be charges for some features, the basic Voice Assistant will remain free. The discussion includes a quote from David Limp, a former Amazon executive, who stated that before any charges are implemented, the service would need to be remarkable due to rising costs associated with new generative AI experiences. The speaker also compares Amazon’s situation to Google’s introduction of its paid Voice Assistant features, emphasizing that existing Amazon devices will not suddenly require a subscription fee to maintain basic functionality. The company will continue to gauge customer willingness to pay for additional features through market research.
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In this segment, the video discusses the anticipated release of Amazon’s new generative AI voice assistant, called “remarkable miss a,” scheduled for June. Key points include that the current voice assistant experience will remain unchanged, and users will need to switch to the new assistant and potentially pay for its advanced features. There are internal concerns about technical issues, such as “hallucination,” and doubts about whether users will be willing to pay for the service. The possibility of delays or changes in the launch plan is also highlighted.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance for companies, such as Amazon, to ensure an extremely positive customer experience before launching new voice assistant technologies. They highlight that Amazon is already using its generative AI technology, named Q, for developers and businesses, providing a revenue source while they perfect their next-generation voice assistant. The speaker advises viewers not to panic-switch their current voice assistant, but rather to stay informed about generative AI advancements and deployments by various companies, including Google’s transition to using Bard. The video encourages viewers to watch another video for a deeper understanding of Bard and concludes with a message of thanks and a reminder to live smart.