Amazon’s Rufus Revisited: One Year On
With Prime Day just around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to take a closer look at Rufus, Amazon’s AI shopping assistant that made its debut last year.…
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With Prime Day just around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to take a closer look at Rufus, Amazon’s AI shopping assistant that made its debut last year. Originally designed to help with product queries and tailored recommendations, Rufus had a rocky start and received mixed feedback from early users. Now, a year […]
Read article →With Prime Day just around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to take a closer look at Rufus, Amazon’s AI shopping assistant that made its debut last year.…
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