AMAZON LAUNCHES AN AI SHOPPING ASSISTANT FOR THE SEARCH BAR, POWERED BY ALEXA+

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Amazon has launched Alexa for Shopping, a new AI-powered assistant integrated into the Amazon search bar and powered by Alexa+. Replacing Rufus, it offers personalized recommendations, shopping guides, price tracking, recurring orders, and even the ability to purchase products from other online retailers using Amazon's “Buy for Me” feature. Available across mobile, desktop, and Echo Show devices, the assistant is designed to learn customers' habits over time and automate parts of the shopping experience as Amazon continues expanding its AI-powered commerce tools.