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The developers and engineers on the Alexa Smart Home team use a variety of mechanisms, including AI and ML, to help Alexa better understand your voice requests.

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IT staff systems/data access policy

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Tech Budgets 2021: A CXO's Guide

COVID-19 has accelerated business trends like remote work and digital transformation, and forced IT leaders to adapt their budgets accordingly. In our Tech Budgets 2021 special feature, we examine how business leaders are spending their tech dollars. We've also got valuable advice for how to best optimize your budget plans in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.