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Amazon Ditches Rufus for Alexa

Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping, a personalized AI assistant that combines Rufus product expertise with Alexa+ contextual knowledge, available on the Shopping app, website, and Echo Show. Features include direct search questions, personalized shopping guides, price history, scheduled purchases, and cross-device continuity.

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Amazon Ditches Rufus for Alexa
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  • Alexa for Shopping merges Rufus and Alexa+ into a single assistant for personalized shopping across devices.
  • Available on Amazon Shopping app, website, and Echo Show for U.S. customers, no Prime or Echo required.
  • Key features: AI overviews, price history, scheduled purchases, product comparisons, and Buy for Me.
  • Conversations and preferences sync across Echo and Amazon Shopping for a consistent experience.

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