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Rufus, the name of Amazon’s AI-powered shopping chatbot, got tossed on Wednesday and replaced with Amazon’s well-established
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It was the original name of Google’s AI chatbot, but the Gemini brand long ago replaced it.
Key facts
- As you’ve likely forgotten that history, you’re not likely to remember Rufus in 12 months’ time, either — It was the original name of Google’s AI chatbot, but the Gemini brand long ago replaced it
- Rufus, the name of Amazon’s AI-powered shopping chatbot, got tossed on Wednesday and replaced with Amazon’s well-established Alexa virtual assistant brand name
- The reporter could make lots of jokes about what a terrible name Rufus was (although it was their grandfather’s first name, so the reporter won't do that)
Summary
As you’ve likely forgotten that history, you’re not likely to remember Rufus in 12 months’ time, either. The reporter could make lots of jokes about what a terrible name Rufus was (although it was their grandfather’s first name, so the reporter won't do that).