OpenAI wants to develop audio-based AI products
OpenAI plans to introduce a new, significantly more powerful audio language model in early 2026. The goal is to enable more natural language, faster responses and smoother conversations than today’s heavily text-based systems.
Alexa’s AI Upgrade Falls Flat and Disappoints Users
Amazon’s highly anticipated Alexa+ AI upgrade has largely underwhelmed users, failing to deliver the significant improvements expected. Daily Alexa users, accustomed to its basic functionalities, report that the „upgraded“ version is slower, often provides confusing or nonsensical responses, and even misinterprets simple commands like weather inquiries.