# We're definitely beta testing this technology": is Alexa+ really bad, or are our expectations for free services too high?

> Prime members are being automatically upgraded to Alexa+ Users remain mixed on the service You can opt out and return to regular old Alexa When Amazon announced Alexa+, the future looked bright for the AI-bolstered…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/were-definitely-beta-testing-this-technology-is-alexa-really-bad-or-are-our-expectations-for-free-services-too-high?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69685ff830122060e3f3d857)
- **Published:** 2026-01-15
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #google #amazon #gemini #alexa #users #beta #definitely
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