Amazon designs AI chips for Echo, Fire TV devices
Amazon is increasingly designing its own custom silicon chips for consumer devices like Echo and Fire TV to improve AI performance and security. The company aims to integrate hardware and software more tightly to deliver advanced features like the new Alexa+ assistant.
Why it matters
This shift highlights the growing trend of consumer electronics companies moving toward vertical integration to gain better control over AI-driven user experiences.
Amazon is focusing on building chips for its "critical" consumer devices, the company's top hardware executive told CNBC.
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