According to an internal document seen by Insider, Amazon plans to integrate Alexa, its AI assistant, with popular services like Instacart, Uber, Ticketmaster, and OpenTable by 2024. This move aims to make Alexa more useful for tasks like ordering groceries, booking rides, purchasing event tickets, and making restaurant reservations. The document outlines Amazon’s strategy to expand Alexa’s capabilities and make it a central hub for various services. By integrating with these platforms, users could potentially order groceries from Instacart, request an Uber ride, buy concert tickets on Ticketmaster, or reserve a table at a restaurant through OpenTable, all using voice commands with Alexa. This integration would enhance Alexa’s functionality and make it a more comprehensive virtual assistant for everyday tasks.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-alexa-ai-talks-instacart-uber-ticketmaster-opentable-2024-11