#AI Alexa and AI Siri face bugs and delays

#AI Alexa and AI Siri face bugs and delays

Amazon and Apple are struggling to put generative AI technology in their digital assistants — Alexa and Siri, respectively — according to a pair of reports that came out on Friday. Amazon hoped to release its new Alexa during an event in New York on February 26. Now Amazon plans to delay the release of…

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#‘Clean Slate’ Review: Laverne Cox and George Wallace Lead Amazon’s Warm, Well-Meaning, Not Especially Funny Comedy

#‘Clean Slate’ Review: Laverne Cox and George Wallace Lead Amazon’s Warm, Well-Meaning, Not Especially Funny Comedy

Amazon‘s Clean Slate is more of a fantasy of societal understanding than an issue-oriented comedy, very rarely producing laughs but very frequently generating reasonably earned warm-fuzzies. Even after watching the full eight-episode first season, it’s unclear if this is the safest, softest comedy it would be possible to make about a topic still pushing the…

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#FTC says partnerships like Microsoft-OpenAI raise antitrust concerns

#FTC says partnerships like Microsoft-OpenAI raise antitrust concerns

The Federal Trade Commission said in a staff report issued Friday that there are potential competitive issues in partnerships between big tech companies and generative AI developers — specifically, Microsoft’s backing of OpenAI and Amazon and Alphabet/Google’s partnerships with Anthropic. “The FTC’s report sheds light on how partnerships by big tech firms can create lock-in,…

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#Amazon’s 2025 title policy update: Key changes and implementation guide

#Amazon’s 2025 title policy update: Key changes and implementation guide

Amazon’s title changes include restrictions on character length and keyword repetition, promoting concise, customer-focused listings. Amazon recently announced significant changes to its product title policy, set to take effect Jan. 21. This update marks a shift in how sellers approach product listing titles on the Amazon platform.  Titles have long been considered the most important…

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#Amazon opens advertising to other retailers

#Amazon opens advertising to other retailers

Amazon is allowing major retailers to use Amazon Advertising to run sponsored ads on their own websites. Amazon, the third-largest digital advertising platform behind Alphabet and Meta, is extending its ad technology to other retailers – a move that could significantly reshape the retail media landscape. Amazon’s new Retail Ad Service allows U.S. retailers to…

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#Amazon SEO: A comprehensive guide

#Amazon SEO: A comprehensive guide

Learn how Amazon search works, the importance of indexing, and best practices to boost visibility and sales. Amazon’s search engine operates unlike any other, prioritizing conversions over clicks.  To succeed, sellers and marketers must master the nuances of Amazon SEO – where indexing, sales performance, and strategic advertising come together to drive visibility and sales….

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