importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-06T14:10:00Z

Amazon Introduces Text-Based Alexa Shopping Feature Amid AI Agent Competition

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Amazon has introduced a text-based shopping feature for Alexa, allowing users to interact via SMS for product searches and purchases. This development follows Amazon's blocking of Meta's Muse AI agent and aims to strengthen its position in the AI-driven commerce market.

Amazon said that the feature will roll out to millions of users in coming weeks.

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