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Amazon tests Hindi-language Alexa+ in India as AI voice adoption grows

Amazon is expanding its generative AI assistant, Alexa+, to India, offering a beta test for a Hindi-language version. This move aims to tap into the large Hindi-speaking market in India, where voice interaction is seen as a significant factor in AI tool adoption. While Alexa+ was first announced in 2025 and recently rolled out to all U.S. users, its expansion into India signifies Amazon's effort to localize its AI offerings for diverse linguistic contexts. AI

IMPACT Expands access to advanced conversational AI for a new linguistic market, potentially increasing voice-based AI interaction in India.

RANK_REASON Product expansion and beta testing of an existing AI assistant in a new region.

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Amazon tests Hindi-language Alexa+ in India as AI voice adoption grows

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Ivan Mehta ·

    Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support

    Amazon is planning to increase the footprint of its new conversational AI assistant Alexa+ to India and is inviting users in the country to test out a Hindi-language version.