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Alexa, end Alexa Plus.
Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/08/09/alexa-rolls-out-at-last-its-not-so-great/

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Sources:

First impressions of Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded, AI-powered digital assistant https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/first-impressions-of-alexa-amazons-upgraded-ai-powered-digital-assistant/
I Lived With Alexa+ for a Week. Here's How It Went https://www.wired.com/story/alexa-plus-hands-on/
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 https://www.reddit.com/r/alexa/comments/1m9hjiq/alexa_suddenly_keeps_saying_hang_on_for_every/
Alexa+ but only on one device? https://www.reddit.com/r/alexa/comments/1ml1vsd/alexa_but_only_on_one_device/
"Alexa! End Alexa Plus!" :-( https://www.reddit.com/r/alexa/comments/1miub50/alexa_end_alexa_plus/
Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (with audio) https://fortune.com/company/amazon-com/earnings/q2-2025/

Previously on Pivot to AI:

Amazon 'launched' its AI-powered Alexa+ in February. Where is it? https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/04/17/amazon-launched-its-ai-powered-alexa-in-february-where-is-it/
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9l9J1Cr6ak&list=UU9rJrMVgcXTfa8xuMnbhAEA

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