Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri are facing significant delays and technical issues as both companies attempt to integrate generative AI into their digital assistants. Reports indicate that Amazon’s anticipated launch of an upgraded Alexa, initially scheduled for February 26, has now been postponed to March or later.
Meanwhile, Apple is encountering engineering challenges and software bugs with its AI overhaul of Siri. Features slated for release in April may not be available until May or beyond.
These delays come as Amazon and Apple strive to keep pace with emerging competitors in the AI voice assistant market, such as OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode and Google’s Gemini Live. Both companies aimed to roll out their updates swiftly to maintain their market positions.
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