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The connect plus tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about subscription-based connectivity features, particularly Rivian's Connect+ service. Recent threads focus on Rivian removing Amazon Alexa from its vehicles and replacing it with Rivian Assistant, an AI voice interface that requires a Connect+ subscription. The content highlights how this change affects vehicle owners, with basic voice commands remaining standard but advanced features tied to the paid service. While the tag is not directly about Windows or Microsoft, it touches on broader technology trends involving AI assistants and subscription models in the automotive industry. Users discussing this topic explore the implications of such shifts for consumer technology and connectivity.
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    Rivian Removes Alexa, Gates Assistant Behind Connect+ Subscription

    Rivian has removed Amazon Alexa from its vehicles and is steering owners toward Rivian Assistant, the company’s own AI voice interface, but the practical change is sharper than a routine assistant swap: Rivian Assistant is a Connect+ subscription feature, while Rivian’s current product page...