Amazon has launched Alexa Podcasts, a new Alexa+ feature that creates AI-generated podcast-style audio episodes on almost any topic. Users can choose a topic, review the outline, and adjust the episode before Alexa generates it. The feature uses information from more than 200 publications, including Reuters and The Washington Post. Alexa Podcasts is now available to Alexa+ users in the US. Amazon says it is also working on personalised news briefings and custom audio based on user documents.