Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes
Key takeaways
- Amazon announced the latest update to Alexa+ on Monday: the ability to generate podcast episodes on demand.
- The new feature, called “Alexa Podcasts,” is rolling out to customers in the U.S. today.
- To use the feature, all users have to do is ask Alexa+ to create a podcast about a topic they’re interested in.
Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.
Amazon announced the latest update to Alexa+ on Monday: the ability to generate podcast episodes on demand.
The new feature, called “Alexa Podcasts,” is rolling out to customers in the U.S. today. Amazon describes the capability as a way to “turn any topic you re curious about into a podcast episode, ready in minutes.”
To use the feature, all users have to do is ask Alexa+ to create a podcast about a topic they’re interested in. Users don’t need to upload documents, write scripts, or plan anything ahead of time. Instead, Alexa+ researches the request, gathers information, and generates a quick overview of what the episode will cover. From there, users can tweak things like the length, tone, and focus of the episode.