Amazon Alexa.com Alexa+ AI 2026: Browser Interface Challenges ChatGPT
Amazon launches the Alexa.com website for Alexa+ users. Learn how Amazon Alexa.com Alexa+ AI 2026 is set to compete with ChatGPT and Gemini in the browser-based AI market.
Alexa is finally stepping out of its smart speaker box. According to CNBC, Amazon officially launched the Alexa.com website on January 5, 2026, allowing users to interact with its AI assistant via their browsers. This move puts Amazon in direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini by breaking free from hardware limitations.
Amazon Alexa.com Alexa+ AI 2026: Features and Access
The website is currently exclusive to users of Alexa+, the revamped AI assistant that first debuted in early access in February 2025. Through the browser, users can now get quick answers, plan itineraries, and even manage their smart home gadgets directly from a chat window. It's a significant shift from the previous mobile-only or Echo-centric ecosystem, aimed at users who prefer a desktop environment for more complex tasks.
Bridging the Gap with Generative AI Rivals
Amazon's push into the browser space follows growing pressure to modernize its software for the generative AI age. With tens of millions of users now having access to Alexa+, the browser-based platform allows the company to gather more diverse user data and compete with the likes of Anthropic and Perplexity. While the feature was initially teased last year, the company says this launch marks a new phase in its AI deployment strategy.
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