However, the new Alexa will not be immediately available everywhere, with the company planning a slow rollout through a preview program in the US. Amazon's SVP of devices and services, Dave Limp, hinted that this advanced version of Alexa may not always be free. Developers will also be able to leverage Alexa's new cognitive functions through two new tools, Dynamic Controller and Action Controller, which will allow Alexa to control unique features of third-party products.
Key takeaways:
- Amazon has revealed a new Alexa voice assistant powered by its new Alexa large language model (LLM), which can understand conversational phrases, interpret context more effectively, and complete multiple requests from one command.
- The new Alexa LLM is being rolled out slowly through a preview program in the US, and it may not always be free, as Amazon considers charging for the advanced features.
- The new Alexa will be more conversational and can understand more of what users say, requiring less specific nomenclature. It can also respond to multiple requests at once and create Routines entirely by voice.
- Amazon is introducing two tools, Dynamic Controller and Action Controller, that allow the new Alexa to control certain unique features of third-party manufacturer products. Amazon is already working with several companies on these features and is opening the program up to more developers.