Amazon Alexa Will Soon Answer Your Queries With Ads

A new Alexa function that will let businesses respond to user inquiries has been introduced by Amazon.

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Along with Google Assistant and Apple's Siri, Amazon's voice assistant ranks among the most popular in its category.

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Alexa was first introduced several years ago with the company's Echo smart speakers, but Echo speakers are still very popular today.

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Alexa is now accessible on numerous third-party products, including smart displays, wearables, and even smart clocks.

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Amazon revealed "Customers Ask Alexa" that will let advertisers respond to queries from Alexa users.

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By mid-2023, it will only be available on Echo smart speakers.

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It's not yet obvious if readers would prefer to get advertisements in place of helpful information.

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It will be fascinating to watch how Amazon's new feature will be greeted by customers when it launches.

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Since the presence of adverts is sure to be a divisive issue for at least some users.

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