Create with Alexa is a new feature your child can use on a supported Echo Show device to create immersive bedtime stories with the help of artificial intelligence.
The new storytelling feature uses conversational and generative AI to create a story arc, images, and accompanying music for an animated bedtime story experience.
To engage the Create with Alexa feature, you say, “Alexa, make a story,” and then you can choose the story’s setting, tone, characters, and score. Then, Alexa will create a unique story.
Concerns around data privacy and harmful AI content were considered when creating Create with Alexa, according to Eshan Bhatnagar, head of product for Alexa AI.
It’s been an increasing concern for parents worried about their child’s safety while using technology, especially when kids are using technological devices as young as two years old.
“We have multiple guardrails such as content filtering and curated prompts to ensure this experience is both delightful and safe,” Bhatnagar said.
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Alexa’s AI also learned scene generation to create a background, and it learned to add appropriate objects, gestures, and facial expressions to complement the story. The music chosen by Alexa’s AI comes from an array of instrumentals and uses an AI musical arrangement system to guarantee a cohesive musical element.
With parental permission, Create with Alexa is available to use on your Echo Show device. The new feature is currently only available in English, and soon it will be possible to share created stories with family and friends.
