Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

Short summary

Amazon is updating Alexa Plus with AI capabilities that enable it to connect to smart home devices from brands like Bosch, iRobot, Whirlpool, and others. The assistant can now interpret complex natural-language instructions and automatically route requests to the correct device. For example, it can navigate a washing machine's cycle options based on contextual cues like garment care instructions.

• •Alexa Plus gets AI update for complex smart-home instructions
• •New integrations with Bosch, iRobot, Whirlpool, Yale Home, and others
• •Assistant can interpret context (e.g., garment care tags) to select correct device settings

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