AI Alexa+ rolls out at last! ... It’s not so great

Alexa, end Alexa Plus. Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/08/09/al... Patreon:   / davidgerard   Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://pivot-to-ai.redbubble.com Sources: First impressions of Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, AI-powered digital assistant https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/fir... I Lived With Alexa+ for a Week. Here’s How It Went https://www.wired.com/story/alexa-plu... Alexa+ suddenly keeps saying ‘hang on’ for every request/question, and though she’ll do whatever I ask, she sometimes doesn't confirm it? Just started today   / alexa_suddenly_keeps_saying_hang_on_for_every   Alexa+ but only on one device?   / alexa_but_only_on_one_device   “Alexa! End Alexa Plus!” :-(   / alexa_end_alexa_plus   Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (with audio) https://fortune.com/company/amazon-co... Previously on Pivot to AI: Amazon ‘launched’ its AI-powered Alexa+ in February. Where is it? https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/04/17/am... video:    • Amazon ‘launched’ its AI-powered Alexa+ in...   Full Pivot to AI playlist:    • Uploads from Pivot to AI   Audio-only podcast: https://pivottoai.libsyn.com