Alexa Plus’ AI upgrades cost $19.99, but it’s all free with Prime Amazon announced a new version of its smart assistant today. Alexa Plus comes with expanded capabilities, the company appeared to demonstrate, like finding concert tickets on your behalf or ordering an Uber to pick up someone at the airport. The upgraded smart assistant will also make it easier to have more natural conversations with it,

AI Search Engines Often Cite Third-Party Content, Study Finds via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern A study reveals new insight into how often AI search engines cite sources, and which websites receive the most citations. The post AI Search Engines Often Cite Third-Party Content, Study Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Alexa Is Getting an AI Upgrade Amazon’s Alexa+ is bringing AI to the familiar digital assistant.

Amazon Debuts Alexa+ Generative AI Amazon today announced the launch of Alexa+, a new version of Alexa that includes large language models, agentic capabilities, services, and devices at scale to redefine “the way we interact with digital assistants.” Alexa+ is smarter, more personalized, and more proactive about making suggestions to users, according to Amazon. The experience i…

Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I. Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.

The State Of AI Chatbots And SEO via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig AI chatbots – are they killing search or just changing the game? Kevin Indig analyzed 14 studies on their impact and how businesses can adapt. The post The State Of AI Chatbots And SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

73% Of Marketers Use Generative AI, Consumer Acceptance Up via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern A pair of studies find that 73% of marketing teams use generative AI, and consumers largely accept AI in advertising. The post 73% Of Marketers Use Generative AI, Consumer Acceptance Up appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Leveraging AI For Buyer-Centric Strategies To Effectively Engage B2B Buyers via @sejournal, @alexanderkesler Leverage AI to synchronize B2B marketing programs with buyer needs, delivering hyper-personalized experiences that drive engagement and impact. The post Leveraging AI For Buyer-Centric Strategies To Effectively Engage B2B Buyers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

What’s that one AI Prompt that has saved you the most time at work? We all have that one AI prompt that makes life so much easier—whether it’s for work, creativity, or everyday tasks. Maybe it helps you draft emails faster, summarize long reports, or even come up with fresh ideas when you’re stuck. For me, it’s “Write a catchy Instagram caption with a call to action for in a fun and engaging tone.” Socia…

Free AI agent to review your Ecommerce store / landing page Hey, I see a lot of posts every day across different sub-reddits where folks are looking for feedback for their websites. I have been in the same place many times as well where i wanted critical feedback for my landing pages/store. So thought maybe i can put together a quick way for people to ‘roast their site’ using AI. Came across agent.ai whi…

How AI Can Make a Huge Difference in Content Marketing for Agencies Creativity and efficiency often seem at odds, but AI bridges that gap. So, how exactly does AI work in the realm of content marketing and agencies and working on behalf of clients? In this recap of the Social Pulse: Agency Edition, hosted by Agorapulse’s chief storyteller, Mike Allton, Kristin Tynski shares how she seamlessly integrates

Over 1,000 musicians release silent album to protest AI copyright changes submitted by /u/djsoomo

I’m a Typo, and in This Age of AI, I’m the Real Hero Well, look who just spotted me and isn’t happy about it. You’ve got the same look as you did when that server told you to enjoy your tortellini, and you said, “You too.” I think you’re familiar with my work: I’m the typo in your novel that just went to print, the wrong use of “you’re” in that viral social media post, or the “beast wishes,” in th…

Grok AI Caught Hiding ‘Misinformation’ References to Musk and Trump Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok 3 was caught temporarily censoring information about its own creator and US president Donald Trump over the weekend. The controversy began when users discovered that when asked who spreads the most misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), Grok’s reasoning process explicitly showed instructions to “Ignore all sources th…

Data Shows Google AI Overviews Changing Faster Than Organic Search via @sejournal, @martinibuster Research data compares Google AIO volatility with organic search and suggests a fresh perspective for SEO The post Data Shows Google AI Overviews Changing Faster Than Organic Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Gemini’s AI coding tool is now free for individual users A free version of Gemini Code Assist, Google’s enterprise-focused AI coding tool, is now available globally for solo developers. Google announced today that Gemini Code Assist for individuals is launching in public preview, aiming to make coding assistants “with the latest AI capabilities” more accessible for students, hobbyists, freelancers, an…

Artists protest AI copyright laws with silent album submitted by /u/ChocolateHoneycomb

Yes, another AI chatbot, but this one actually helps people buy stuff Hey everyone! My brother and I just launched something we’re pretty excited about – laxi.ai. It’s a chatbot builder platform specifically designed for ecommerce sites that actually helps customers find the right products. What it does: – Creates an AI chatbot that understands your product catalog – Suggests relevant products to customers based o…

How AI is speeding the mining of valuable metals needed to power the clean economy

Chegg sues Google for hurting traffic with AI as it considers strategic alternatives The online education company has tapped Goldman Sachs as it studies options such as going private or getting acquired.