TechCrunch Daily Crunch Amazon's CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Aug 2, 2025
Amazon's CEO is considering embedding advertisements in Alexa Plus conversations, raising eyebrows about privacy issues. The discussion delves into potential revenue growth from this strategy. Additionally, there’s a spotlight on OpenAI's recent funding surge and Reddit's strides in enhancing its AI search features. It's a fascinating mix of innovation and ethical debates in the tech landscape.
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OpenAI's Massive Funding Surge
- OpenAI raised $8.3 billion ahead of schedule, reaching a $300 billion valuation.
- The rapid fundraising reflects investor eagerness amid growth milestones like $12 billion annualized revenue and 700 million weekly users.
Reddit's Ambition in Search
- Reddit aims to become the preferred search engine by leveraging its community and AI-powered QA features.
- It plans to unify core search with Reddit Answers and redesign the app to feature search more prominently.
Advertising in Alexa Conversations
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy envisions ads in Alexa Plus conversations as a new revenue stream.
- This raises privacy concerns due to the personal nature of AI chatbot interactions.