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Amazon has launched its Alexa+ conversational assistant in India with Hindi support, according to TechCrunch. The assistant is available in Early Access in Hindi and English, and Amazon says it can hold longer conversations while retaining context.

Why it matters

That gives Indian users a more natural way to interact with Amazon’s AI assistant, although the report does not establish when the early-access phase will end or what the final service will cost. Language support is often where the supposedly global AI revolution meets an actual person asking for something useful. The immediate takeaway is simple: Alexa+ is available to eligible users in India now, but broader availability remains to be confirmed. Should voice assistants prioritise deeper local-language support before adding more headline features?

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