Amazon Alexa Plus launches AI podcast creation feature
▼ Summary
– Amazon’s Alexa Plus can now generate AI-hosted podcasts on virtually any topic.
– Users give a topic, and the AI provides an overview, allowing them to steer the conversation and adjust episode length.
– Example podcasts include AI hosts discussing the Roman Empire, new music, and the World Cup.
– The assistant can also generate audio lessons, such as about the Apollo missions.
– The feature was announced by Amazon on Monday.
Amazon’s Alexa Plus just took a major leap forward in AI-powered content creation. As of Monday, the upgraded assistant can now produce custom podcasts on virtually any subject, the company announced. Users simply provide a topic, and Alexa Plus responds with a proposed outline of what its AI hosts plan to discuss. You can then steer the conversation and even adjust the episode’s length before the audio is generated.
Among the examples Amazon shared, the feature has already produced episodes featuring two AI hosts exploring the history of the Roman Empire, dissecting new music releases, and previewing expectations for the World Cup. The service can also generate educational audio, such as lessons about the Apollo missions. This expansion marks a notable shift in how voice assistants can go beyond simple commands, moving into fully produced, on-demand audio programming.
(Source: The Verge)
