Understanding Business
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781264249527
Author: Nickels, William G.
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter B.1, Problem B.1AQ
The Amazon Echo is more than just an ordinary than just an ordinary sound system: the hands-free device is powered by Alexa, Amazon’s artificial intelligence software. All a user has to do is say “Alexa” and he or she has got the user can ask Alexa to play music, check the weather, or even order groceries. Do you think voice-activated appliances like this will become more popular in the future?
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