Amazon Acquires Bee AI, A Startup Making Smart Wearables With Built-In Generative AI

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Amazon confirmed plans to acquire Bee AI, as part of its broader push into generative artificial intelligence, according to CNBC. The San Francisco-based company offers a $49.99 wristband that resembles a Fitbit smartwatch. The device uses AI and microphones to analyze conversations and generate summaries, to-do lists, and reminders. Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo announced on LinkedIn that the company will join Amazon. She described the acquisition as a step toward realizing Bee’s vision of deeply personal, learning-driven AI. Amazon spokesperson Alexandra Miller confirmed the planned acquisition of Bee but did not disclose the deal's terms. Amazon has expanded its AI portfolio with Nova models and is exploring generative AI in Ring devices, as well as returning to wearables after discontinuing its Halo product in 2023.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Amazon confirmed plans to acquire BAI as part of its broader push into generative artificial

00:07intelligence, according to CNBC. San Francisco-based company makes a $49.99 wristband

00:12resembling a Fitbit smartwatch. The device uses AI and microphones to analyze conversations

00:17and generate summaries, to-do lists, and reminders.

00:21BAI CEO Maria DeLord-Zolo announced on LinkedIn that the company will join Amazon.

00:26She described the acquisition as a step toward realizing BAI's vision of deeply personal,

00:31learning-driven AI. Amazon spokesperson Alexandra Miller confirmed the planned acquisition of BAI,

00:36but did not disclose the deal's terms. Amazon has expanded its AI portfolio with Nova bottles

00:41and is exploring generative AI and ring devices and returns to wearables after discontinuing

00:46its Halo product in 2023. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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