# Amazon Ditches In-House AI for Anthropic's Claude in Alexa Overhaul 🤖

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/amazon-ditches-in-house-ai-for-anthropics-claude-in-alexa-overhaul/290319>\
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**Created:** [August 31, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/amazon-ditches-in-house-ai-for-anthropics-claude-in-alexa-overhaul/290319 "2024-08-31T12:07:04Z")\
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**Summary:**

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1. **Revamp with Anthropic’s Claude**  
Amazon is set to launch a revamped Alexa, powered by Anthropic’s Claude AI models, after facing performance issues with its own AI. The new “Remarkable” version will enhance Alexa’s ability to handle complex queries.

2. **Pricing and Availability**  
The updated Alexa will cost $5 to $10 per month, while the classic version remains free. The decision to switch to Claude comes after the in-house AI struggled with slow response times and performance issues.

3. **Future Plans and Partnerships**  
Amazon plans to continue using a mix of in-house and partner technologies for Alexa. Despite its preference for proprietary technology, the company is leveraging external AI to improve user experience.

**Read more at:** [Reuters](https://reuters.com)