Amazon Part 2: The Obsessive Secrecy Around Alexa

This podcast episode explores the journey of how Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos, and his team developed the groundbreaking technology known as Alexa. It delves into the initial doubts surrounding speech technology, the secret meetings that solidified the deal, and the passion and commitment of the team in creating Alexa. The episode also highlights the significance of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the importance of privacy in the tech industry. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges faced in developing voice-activated technology and the secret project called AMPED that led to the breakthrough of far-field voice recognition. The podcast episode concludes by showcasing the popularity and potential of Alexa, as well as the debates surrounding privacy and the intriguing ways people interact with the device.