Can Alexa call 911? How to set up Alexa for emergencies

Can Alexa call 911? How to set up Alexa for emergencies

Amazon wants people to think of Alexa devices as a one-stop-shop for communication. You can make outgoing phone calls on its Echo speakers, and if you have an Echo Show, there are multiple video calling options. But will Alexa dial 911 for you in an emergency? QUICK ANSWER You can’t ask Alexa to dial 911 …

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Amazon is laying off ‘several hundred’ Alexa staff to focus on AI

Amazon is laying off ‘several hundred’ Alexa staff to focus on AI

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A leaked internal memo from Amazon reveals the company is preparing for layoffs. Amazon plans to cut “several hundred” jobs from its Alexa department. The move is meant to help Amazon maximize its resources toward its current priorities — generative AI. Yesterday, Amazon announced a partnership with Hyundai that …

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