TL;DRAmazon has launched Alexa Podcasts, a feature that uses AI to generate entire podcast episodes on demand, narrated by two virtual co-hosts. The tool, available to Alexa+ subscribers including all Prime members, is backed by licensing deals with more than 200 news organisations including AP, Reuters, and the Washington Post

Amazon has launched a feature that uses artificial intelligence to generate entire podcast episodes on demand. Called Alexa Podcasts, the tool allows users to ask Alexa+ to create a podcast on any topic, and the system will research the subject, produce a structured overview, and deliver it as an audio episode narrated by two AI-generated co-hosts in a conversational format.

The feature began rolling out in the United States on 18 May 2026. It is available to Alexa+ subscribers, which includes all Amazon Prime members at no additional cost. Non-Prime users can access Alexa+ for $19.99 per month.

How it works

The 💜 of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!Users initiate a podcast by asking Alexa+ to create one on a subject of their choice, anything from a historical event to a scientific concept to a current news topic. The system researches the subject using available sources, generates a structured overview, and then allows the user to customise the episode’s length, tone, and focus before production. The finished episode is narrated by two virtual co-hosts whose voices are entirely AI-generated, delivering the content in the conversational back-and-forth style that has become standard in podcasting. Episodes are delivered as notifications on Echo Show devices and saved in the Alexa app for later listening.