Why Amazon bought Bee, an AI wearable
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
Amazon already has an entry in the AI consumer devices space with Alexa, whose upgraded AI-powered version, Alexa+, can run on 97% of the hardware devices Amazon has shipped. However, with Bee, the company is gaining access to a wearable that could extend its reach outside the home.
Largely designed for recording conversations like interviews, meetings, or classes, Bee also works as an AI companion.
The AI has access to world knowledge, and it learns more about you from a combination of your recordings and the services you permit it to access like Gmail, Google Calendar, your phone’s contacts, and Apple Health.
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