The Inquisitr - Tech
Amazon Alexa users have become used to barking commands at compatible devices, like the Amazon Echo or Dot. And for now, Alexa is just a voice that talks back to you. However, Rohit Prasad, head scientist of Amazon’s Alexa artificial intelligence group, made comments that have led some to believe that she may one day be unleashed as a robot. Prasad, while discussing the reasons for the limitations that users find with Alexa, noted that “The only way to make smart assistants really smart is to give it eyes and let it explore the world.” According to MIT Technology Review, Prasad didn’t comment further on rumors that Amazon is building a home robot. The scientist’s comments could just be an offhand observation or a hint at what may be coming, but for now, it’s all pure speculation, noted The Daily Mail.
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