What to know

  • Amazon has launched short-form AI-powered audio summaries for some product listings.
  • The feature is currently available for select items in the Amazon mobile app.
  • Audio summaries aim to help shoppers quickly understand product details.
  • This rollout is part of Amazon’s ongoing use of generative AI to improve shopping experiences.

Amazon has started offering short audio summaries for certain products on its platform. These summaries use artificial intelligence to highlight key features and details about select items. The goal is to help you get the main points about a product without having to read through long descriptions.

The new feature is currently available for a limited number of products in the Amazon mobile app. When you visit a supported product page, you may see an option to listen to a brief audio summary. The summary is generated by AI and covers important information such as product features, uses, and specifications.

Amazon says this update is part of its broader effort to use generative AI to make shopping easier and more accessible. The company believes that audio summaries can help you make faster decisions, especially if you are browsing on the go or prefer listening over reading.

For now, the audio summaries are only available for select items. Amazon has not shared when or if the feature will expand to more products or platforms. The company continues to experiment with AI tools to improve the online shopping experience for its customers.