Amazon's Alexa is leading the voice-computing market — but the company's openness to rivals shows it

Amazon's Alexa is the early leader in voice-based computing, and if the trends continue, it could dominate the market. With that potential dominance comes a responsibility to treat competitors and consumers fairly. The good news: Early signs from Amazon indicate the company is committed to keeping Alexa open to rivals and the public. Smart assistants haven't yet replaced smartphone apps as the primary way we interact with computers, but Amazon is already preparing for what might...