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Amazon replaces Rufus AI shopping assistant with Alexa for Shopping

Amazon replaces its Rufus AI shopping assistant with Alexa for Shopping, powered by Alexa+, across Amazon.com and its app for all US customers.

May 13 · 15:10:00 · primary fetch2 sourcesupdated May 13 · 15:10:00

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge: Amazon is replacing its Rufus AI shopping assistant with Alexa for Shopping, powered by Alexa+, on Amazon.com and its app for all customers in the US — The company is giving its AI-powered assistant special shopping skills on its website and app.

… Beginning today, when you type a query into Amazon …

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techmeme.comAmazon is replacing its Rufus AI shopping assistant with Alexa for Shopping, powered by Alexa+, on Amazon.com and its app for all customers in the US (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge)primary15:10:00
theverge.comAlexa is moving into Amazon.com15:00:00

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15:00:00primary — The Verge — AI publishes the launch post.
15:10:00Techmeme picks up coverage.