Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa to start seeking doctor help


A file photo of Dave Limp, senior vice president for Amazon devices & services, holds an Echo Dot with Clock device in Seattle. Amazon and Teladoc Health are starting a voice-activated virtual care programme that lets customers get medical help without picking up their phones. — AP

If there is no doctor in the house, Amazon’s Alexa will soon be able to summon one.

Amazon and telemedicine provider Teladoc Health are starting a voice-activated virtual care program that lets US customers get medical help without picking up their phones.

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