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Alexa Plus AI assistant struggles with real-world tasks in early test

July 20, 2025•Jennifer Pattison Tuohy•Original Link•2 minutes
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Amazon's new Alexa Plus AI assistant shows promise but fails to deliver seamless task automation in real-world testing scenarios.

Amazon's newly upgraded Alexa Plus voice assistant demonstrates improved conversational abilities but struggles with practical task automation, according to a week-long test by The Verge.

Key Findings:

  • Natural Language Processing Improved: Alexa no longer requires specific wake words or precise phrasing
  • Limited Service Integration: Currently only works with Ticketmaster, OpenTable, Uber, and Thumbtack
  • Mixed Success Rates:
    • Ticket Booking: Successfully found and nearly purchased concert tickets
    • Dinner Reservations: Booked wrong date before correction
    • Home Services: Failed to complete electrician booking autonomously

Ticketmaster Experience

The most successful test involved booking Chris Isaak concert tickets through Ticketmaster. Alexa:

  • Generated a list of local events
  • Selected balcony seats at $98.15 each
  • Pre-populated checkout with payment details

Booking a concert was mostly a smooth experience.

Security Concern: No PIN protection for purchases made through connected devices

Restaurant Booking Issues

When reserving a French restaurant in Charleston:

  • Initially booked wrong date (Thursday instead of Friday)
  • Required manual correction
  • Took longer than using dedicated apps like OpenTable or Resy

Home Services Failure

Attempt to book an electrician via Thumbtack:

  • Generated list of "highly rated" professionals
  • Required extensive voice Q&A about the job
  • Ultimately required manual follow-up from the service provider

While Alexa found me an electrician, booking it wasn't successful.

Future Potential

Amazon promises upcoming integrations with:

  • Grocery delivery services
  • Grubhub for food delivery
  • Vagaro for spa bookings

"While the tech is impressive, the lack of depth and the failures I experienced mean I don't plan to rely on Alexa to do these tasks for me just yet," concluded the tester.

Photography by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge

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