Amazon's Alexa+ Now Produces AI-Generated 'Podcasts'
Amazon has launched Alexa+, an AI-powered voice assistant that can generate podcasts featuring conversations between two AI co-hosts. The company has partnered with major news organizations to ensure the accuracy of the content. Alexa+ is available to Prime members at no extra cost and to non-members for a monthly fee.
- ▪Alexa+ can produce AI-generated podcasts on various topics.
- ▪Amazon has secured partnerships with major news outlets like the Associated Press and Reuters for accurate content.
- ▪Users can request topics and customize the length and direction of their podcasts.
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Home Digital News May 18, 2026 8:18am PT Amazon’s Alexa+ Now Produces AI-Generated ‘Podcasts’ Featuring Chats Between Two Robot ‘Co-Hosts’ By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Spotify, After Massive User Backlash Over Disco-Ball Icon, Says Regular Logo Will Return Next Week 20 minutes ago Amazon’s Alexa+ Now Produces AI-Generated ‘Podcasts’ Featuring Chats Between Two Robot ‘Co-Hosts’ 1 hour ago Newly Expanded Elton John Impact Awards Honoring LGBTQ Trailblazers and Allies Unveiled: Recipients Include Chappell Roan, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge 4 hours ago See All Courtesy of Amazon The podcast sector suddenly may have a big new player: Amazon‘s Alexa+ AI-powered voice assistant.
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