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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec (www.businessinsider.com)

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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec::In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Limp said that he "absolutely" believes that Amazon will soon start charging a subscription fee for Alexa

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Well so far my Google Smart speakers have two functions:

Voice activated timer
Wi-Fi speaker that I only ever cast to with my phone, never actually talk to them.

Don't think I'll miss that if they decide to charge for it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Mine also finds my phone, it's primary use.

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