Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec::In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Limp said that he “absolutely” believes that Amazon will soon start charging a subscription fee for Alexa
They’re already trying this, sort of.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/22/23885332/amazon-echo-show-8-photos-edition-digital-frame-price-fee
They know charging for total access will cause a riot, so instead they’re enshitifying the whole experience and holding access to the current non-shit experience hostage with monthly fees.