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January 8, 2026
Amazon's AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com
Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to the web with a new Alexa.com site, expanding its AI assistant beyond devices and positioning it as a family-focused, agent-style chatbot.
TL;DR
- Amazon has launched Alexa.com, a website allowing users to interact with its AI assistant, Alexa+, online.
- The Alexa mobile app has been updated with a chatbot-style interface, emphasizing conversational AI.
- Alexa+ aims to differentiate itself by focusing on family needs, including smart home control, calendar management, grocery ordering, and personalized recommendations.
- The platform is integrating with services like Angi, Expedia, and Yelp, in addition to existing partners.
- Amazon is encouraging users to share personal documents, emails, and calendar access to enhance Alexa+'s role as a home management hub.
- Despite some user complaints about "misfires and mistakes," Amazon reports high adoption and increased usage of Alexa+ compared to the original Alexa.
- A significant portion of Alexa+ usage is for unique tasks not offered by other AIs, according to Amazon.
- Alexa.com is initially available to Early Access customers who log in with their Amazon account.
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