These Celebrity Voices Are Disappearing From Amazon's Alexa

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Amazon announced it is removing several celeb voices from its Alexa device but the details surrounding why are scant.

The company first notified consumers that it would be removing Jackson’s voice in December, but can continue to access the feature until June 7, 2023. An official note on Amazon’s purchase page for Jackson’s voice says it “is no longer available for purchase. Customers who previously purchased the experience may continue to use the skill until April 2023 by saying ‘Hey Samuel.

Amazon will continue to offer a variety of voice options which include American, Australian, British, Canadian, and Indian voices, the company said in an email but did not provide additional information about why it has decided to remove the celebrity voice feature.The company has made spending cuts in recent months since Andy Jassy took over the CEO position in July of last year.

 

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