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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec::In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Limp said that he "absolutely" believes that Amazon will soon start charging a subscription fee for Alexa

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[–] DemBoSain@midwest.social 44 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Alexa has a feature where you tell it you're leaving the house and it will listen for smoke detectors or breaking glass, alerting you through your phone if it detects something. Amazon is putting that behind a paywall next year.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 13 points 1 year ago

Let me in your house and I'll observe it for you for less money

[–] TurboDiesel@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Google did that with Nest Aware years ago as well. It's super annoying.