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Alexa’s Celebrity Voices Are Being Discontinued

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Alexa’s Celebrity Voices Are Being Discontinued

Alexa’s Celebrity Voices Are Being Discontinued

Alexa’s Celebrity Voices , Are Being Discontinued.

The voices of Samuel L.

Jackson, Shaq and Melissa McCarthy can no longer be purchased for Amazon's Alexa, The Verge reports.

The voices of Samuel L.

Jackson, Shaq and Melissa McCarthy can no longer be purchased for Amazon's Alexa, The Verge reports.

The voices of Samuel L.

Jackson, Shaq and Melissa McCarthy can no longer be purchased for Amazon's Alexa, The Verge reports.

And even if you purchased a celebrity voice before now, they will no longer be supported on Alexa devices.

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After three years, we’re winding down celebrity voices, Eric Sveum, Amazon spokesperson, via statement.

Customers will be able to continue using these voices for a limited time, and can contact our customer service team for a refund, Eric Sveum, Amazon spokesperson, via statement.

Jackson's voice was first offered in 2019.

Shaq and McCarthy's voices were introduced in 2021.

Shaq and McCarthy's voices were introduced in 2021.

It's not clear why Amazon is getting rid of the celebrity voices.

However, a report from Insider claims Amazon intends to rework Alexa as ChatGPT gains popularity.

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However, a report from Insider claims Amazon intends to rework Alexa as ChatGPT gains popularity.

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Jackson's voice will remain available through June 7, while McCarthy and Shaq's voices will work until Sept.

30.

Jackson's voice will remain available through June 7, while McCarthy and Shaq's voices will work until Sept.

30.

Jackson's voice will remain available through June 7, while McCarthy and Shaq's voices will work until Sept.

30


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