Amazon's Next Alexa Upgrade Could Handle Complex Tasks, but It'll Cost a Fortune
Internal documents say the project could exceed $100 million in GPU costs in 2026 as Amazon adds multistep actions to Alexa+.
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Amazon's next Alexa upgrade could handle complex tasks, but it'll cost a fortune
Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon is reportedly developing Moonraker, an advanced AI agent that could make Alexa much more capable. Unlike Alexa Plus, Moonraker can complete multiple connected tasks from a single request. The project could cost over $100 million in GPUs in 2026, sparking internal debate over whether to delay or scale it back. Amazon is launching a hotly contested race to develop AI agents for its Alexa pl…
Amazon's secret 'Moonraker' project makes Alexa an AI agent
Amazon has an agentic upgrade for Alexa in the works, codenamed Moonraker. Internal documents show it is also one of the priciest bets in the Alexa+ overhaul. Amazon wants Alexa to act, not just answer. The company has a previously unreported project, codenamed Moonraker, that would let Alexa handle complex, multistep tasks, Business Insider reports, […] This story continues at The Next Web
Imagine ordering a Uber with Alexa, booking entertainment places or a restaurant, that's what Amazon would like to do. Only one problem faces this revolution, the huge cost of the project.
Amazon is apparently working internally on giving Alexa another AI upgrade. The digital assistant is expected to learn to perform even more complex tasks. This initiative is codenamed "Moonraker" internally. Essentially, the goal is to further develop Alexa and Alexa+... Read the full article: Amazon Alexa to learn to perform more complex tasks Where to follow us: Facebook, Reddit, Google News, X, Threads Want to stay up-to-date? Add us to your …
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