Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 02/26 – Alexa+
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Feb 26, 2025 Amazon has unveiled its new generative AI-powered Alexa+, which brings exciting features, but it comes with a price unless you're a Prime member. DeepSeek is racing to launch a new AI model amid fierce competition. Meanwhile, Meta envisions a staggering $200 billion AI data center, setting the stage for future tech battles. In the world of gaming, the Steam Deck continues to redefine handheld gaming, securing its place in a growing market, while a major cryptocurrency heist raises concerns about digital security.
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Alexa Plus Launch
- Amazon launched Alexa Plus, a generative AI version of Alexa.
- It understands tone, mood, and context, but requires a subscription or Prime membership.
DeepSeek's Aggressive AI Push
- DeepSeek is aggressively pushing its AI advancements by cutting API prices and accelerating the release of its next model, R2.
- This aims to challenge dominant AI players and spur global competition.
Meta's Massive AI Data Center
- Meta plans a massive AI data center, potentially costing over $200 billion, to compete with OpenAI's aggressive infrastructure investments.
- This highlights the escalating arms race in AI infrastructure.