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Amazon's AI Engine Is About to Explode Higher Tomorrow

Amazon's Q1 2026 results are crucial for AI infrastructure narrative, with AWS showing significant growth and a $200 billion AI capex plan at stake.

Online marketing

Amazon sellers say they're fed up with policy and fee changes: 'It's like death by a thousand cuts'

Amazon's new advertising cost policy, effective April 15, 2026, will deduct ad expenses from seller proceeds first, impacting cash flow.

Podcast

Amazon's new podcast strategy: Monetize everything | TechCrunch

Amazon's podcasting business has shifted focus, integrating commerce with content through its Creator Services and the Wondery brand remains operational.

Healthcare

Get back to work': Amazon faces fresh scrutiny over workplace safety record

Amazon faces ongoing scrutiny over workplace safety and treatment of injured workers despite claims of prioritizing employee safety.

Read Amazon's 6 internal tenets for AI adoption: 'Cutting edge, not bleeding edge'

Amazon formalizes its AI approach with six engineering tenets focusing on speed, cost, and control to enhance coding efficiency.

Amazon Is a Strong Buy as Cloud Unit Reignites Growth Story

Amazon's stock is projected to reach $287.67 in 12 months, indicating an 8.9% upside with a buy recommendation.

Amazon's AI Engine Is About to Explode Higher Tomorrow

Amazon's Q1 2026 results are crucial for AI infrastructure narrative, with AWS showing significant growth and a $200 billion AI capex plan at stake.

Online marketing

Amazon sellers say they're fed up with policy and fee changes: 'It's like death by a thousand cuts'

Amazon's new advertising cost policy, effective April 15, 2026, will deduct ad expenses from seller proceeds first, impacting cash flow.

Podcast

Amazon's new podcast strategy: Monetize everything | TechCrunch

Amazon's podcasting business has shifted focus, integrating commerce with content through its Creator Services and the Wondery brand remains operational.

Healthcare

Get back to work': Amazon faces fresh scrutiny over workplace safety record

Amazon faces ongoing scrutiny over workplace safety and treatment of injured workers despite claims of prioritizing employee safety.

Read Amazon's 6 internal tenets for AI adoption: 'Cutting edge, not bleeding edge'

Amazon formalizes its AI approach with six engineering tenets focusing on speed, cost, and control to enhance coding efficiency.

Amazon Is a Strong Buy as Cloud Unit Reignites Growth Story

Amazon's stock is projected to reach $287.67 in 12 months, indicating an 8.9% upside with a buy recommendation.

Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS | TechCrunch

Amazon's AWS now offers OpenAI's latest models following the revised agreement with Microsoft.

fromAxios

OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud

OpenAI can now sell through any cloud, limiting Microsoft's revenue share and removing the AGI clause from their agreement.

fromNextgov.com

26 minutes ago

OpenAI announces availability across cloud providers

OpenAI ends exclusivity with Microsoft, expanding availability of its AI models to other cloud providers like AWS.

OpenAI jumps out of Microsoft's bed, into Amazon's Bedrock

OpenAI's models are now available on AWS Bedrock, providing enterprises with secure access without exposing data to OpenAI's APIs.

No longer exclusive: Microsoft agrees to let OpenAI see other cloud providers

OpenAI and Microsoft amended their partnership, allowing OpenAI to serve products across any cloud provider while maintaining a primary relationship with Azure.

23 hours ago

OpenAI ends exclusive partnership with Microsoft, AWS welcomes models

Microsoft loses exclusive access to OpenAI's technology, allowing OpenAI to partner with other cloud providers like AWS.

54 minutes ago

Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS | TechCrunch

Amazon's AWS now offers OpenAI's latest models following the revised agreement with Microsoft.

fromAxios

OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud

OpenAI can now sell through any cloud, limiting Microsoft's revenue share and removing the AGI clause from their agreement.

fromNextgov.com

26 minutes ago

OpenAI announces availability across cloud providers

OpenAI ends exclusivity with Microsoft, expanding availability of its AI models to other cloud providers like AWS.

OpenAI jumps out of Microsoft's bed, into Amazon's Bedrock

OpenAI's models are now available on AWS Bedrock, providing enterprises with secure access without exposing data to OpenAI's APIs.

No longer exclusive: Microsoft agrees to let OpenAI see other cloud providers

OpenAI and Microsoft amended their partnership, allowing OpenAI to serve products across any cloud provider while maintaining a primary relationship with Azure.

23 hours ago

OpenAI ends exclusive partnership with Microsoft, AWS welcomes models

Microsoft loses exclusive access to OpenAI's technology, allowing OpenAI to partner with other cloud providers like AWS.

E-Commerce

Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages | TechCrunch

Business intelligence

SAS introduces custom AI Agents: from factory floor to finance

Software development

IBM's AI coding 'partner' Bob hits general availability

fromInfoQ

20 hours ago

DevOps

AI-Powered SRE for Autonomous Incident Response

Opinion: 3 Main Drivers Will Define the Next Phase of the AI Race - and Only a Few Companies Actually Have Them

AI trade is revitalizing, with semiconductor companies leading due to strong demand and evolving AI technologies.

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing - and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

AI's impact on productivity and employment remains questionable, yet companies are rapidly adopting it amid significant job losses in the tech sector.

Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages | TechCrunch

Amazon launched an AI feature allowing users to ask product questions and receive real-time audio responses from AI-powered shopping experts.

Business intelligence

SAS introduces custom AI Agents: from factory floor to finance

SAS introduces the Supply Chain Agent for continuous automation of supply and operations planning, enhancing efficiency and transparency.

IBM's AI coding 'partner' Bob hits general availability

IBM's AI coding assistant Bob claims to boost productivity by 45% for teams using it in complex workflows.

fromInfoQ

20 hours ago

AI-Powered SRE for Autonomous Incident Response

AI is transforming site reliability engineering by enabling predictive automated delivery and operation, moving beyond traditional reactive monitoring.

Opinion: 3 Main Drivers Will Define the Next Phase of the AI Race - and Only a Few Companies Actually Have Them

AI trade is revitalizing, with semiconductor companies leading due to strong demand and evolving AI technologies.

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing - and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

AI's impact on productivity and employment remains questionable, yet companies are rapidly adopting it amid significant job losses in the tech sector.

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2 hours ago

Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage

Humanoid robots still typically cost tens of thousands of dollars per unit despite Chinese robotics manufacturers scaling up mass production, although the Unitree G1 robot costs as low as $13,500 for the baseline model.

European startups

#ai-adoption

13 hours ago

How to make AI work for Britain: consolidate demand, diversify supply | Computer Weekly

The UK is developing its public sector AI capabilities, focusing on both immediate deployment and long-term adaptability.

AI adoption is rapid but many stuck at basic levels, says AWS | Computer Weekly

The UK economy could gain £35bn in productivity by advancing AI use beyond basic applications.

13 hours ago

How to make AI work for Britain: consolidate demand, diversify supply | Computer Weekly

The UK is developing its public sector AI capabilities, focusing on both immediate deployment and long-term adaptability.

fromMicrosoft Signal Blog

AI adoption is rapid but many stuck at basic levels, says AWS | Computer Weekly

The UK economy could gain £35bn in productivity by advancing AI use beyond basic applications.

How we Operate as an AI-first Company

Organizational readiness is crucial for successful AI transformation, with 94% of employees using AI weekly and a focus on building AI fluency.

Careers

Work smarter in 90 days: A real-world guide to using AI

Learning to use AI is essential for career advancement and future-proofing in the evolving job market.

Bootstrapping

fromForbes

19 hours ago

What Is Dropshipping?: Everything You Need To Know - Forbes Advisor

Dropshipping allows entrepreneurs to sell products without holding inventory, reducing startup costs and risks associated with traditional retail.

NetSuite Adopts Open Standard for ERP Customization with AI Agents

NetSuite introduces SuiteCloud Agent Skills, enabling faster and more secure customizations using AI coding assistants and adopting an open standard from agentskills.io.

fromPractical Ecommerce

New Ecommerce Tools: April 28, 2026

New services for merchants include AI advertising tools, box-free returns, fraud prevention, and enhanced discoverability platforms.

Little Caesars Just Made 'History' With Drone Delivery - Now You Can Get 2 Pizzas and Drinks in 4.5 Minutes

Little Caesars successfully integrated drone delivery into its kitchen system, marking a historic first for pizza franchises.

Brooklyn

fromHoodline

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.

Silicon Valley food

Little Caesars Just Made 'History' With Drone Delivery - Now You Can Get 2 Pizzas and Drinks in 4.5 Minutes

Little Caesars successfully integrated drone delivery into its kitchen system, marking a historic first for pizza franchises.

Brooklyn

fromHoodline

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.

Are You Building a Future-Ready Small Business? Choose Tech That Is Less Visible, Not More Complicated

Workforce technology issues in small businesses create low-level friction that impacts productivity and employee experience.

Toronto startup

17 hours ago

Humanoid robots to become baggage handlers in Japan airport experiment

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots at Haneda airport to address labor shortages and support baggage handlers.

Roam Research

5 new AI tools that actually save time

Kraa and Leonardo AI offer innovative tools for creating documents and enhancing visuals with AI technology.

Boeing's autonomous Navy refueling drone takes flight

The MQ-25A is the most complex autonomous system ever developed for the carrier environment, and this historic achievement advances us closer to safely integrating the Stingray into the carrier air wing.

Science

Social media marketing

fromForbes

AI For Agency Work: When To Use It, And When Not To

AI should enhance human creativity, not replace it, as AI-generated content often lacks polish and authenticity.

Mission District

fromFuturism

Two Delivery Bots Blunder Into the Middle of a Police Incident, Have Awkward Standoff

Delivery robots often create disruptions and safety concerns in urban environments.

fromFortune

Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain | Fortune

The drone threat is no longer confined to distant battlefields. It is coming to American soil, and the targets are no longer necessarily military targets.

Cryptocurrency

Startup companies

This autonomous welding robot may be the future of advanced manufacturing

The U.S. faces a significant shortage of welders, necessitating over 320,000 new professionals by 2030, while robotics may help address this gap.

Amazon tried selling office software and failed. Now it is betting that office software itself is obsolete.

AWS launched AI-powered business applications, entering the $300B SaaS market, leveraging operational expertise and an agentic-first approach.

fromTNW | Amazon

Tech industry

AWS to sell OpenAI models after Microsoft drops exclusivity, as OpenAI misses revenue targets and faces $100B infrastructure commitments

Tech industry

In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs | TechCrunch

fromTNW | Amazon

Amazon tried selling office software and failed. Now it is betting that office software itself is obsolete.

AWS launched AI-powered business applications, entering the $300B SaaS market, leveraging operational expertise and an agentic-first approach.

fromTNW | Amazon

AWS to sell OpenAI models after Microsoft drops exclusivity, as OpenAI misses revenue targets and faces $100B infrastructure commitments

AWS will sell OpenAI models after Microsoft ended its exclusive reselling rights, following a significant investment and restructuring in their partnership.

In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs | TechCrunch

Meta has signed a deal to use millions of AWS Graviton chips for its AI needs, shifting from competitors like Google Cloud.

How we Build with AI

HubSpot leveraged AI to enhance product development and customer value, achieving significant productivity gains and widespread adoption among engineers.

Appian Brings Serious AI to the workplace

Appian World 2026 emphasizes integrating AI into core processes rather than using it as a standalone tool.

fromZDNET

Canonical's approach to AI is refreshingly thoughtful - Microsoft should take note

Canonical integrates AI into Ubuntu with a focus on open-source principles and user control, unlike Microsoft's approach.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Operationalizing AI: From Passenger Experience to Orbital Logistics

AI is being integrated into operational systems, transforming interactions in physical environments like in-flight services and digital avatars.

fromHubspot

6 hours ago

How we Build with AI

HubSpot leveraged AI to enhance product development and customer value, achieving significant productivity gains and widespread adoption among engineers.

Appian Brings Serious AI to the workplace

Appian World 2026 emphasizes integrating AI into core processes rather than using it as a standalone tool.

fromZDNET

Canonical's approach to AI is refreshingly thoughtful - Microsoft should take note

Canonical integrates AI into Ubuntu with a focus on open-source principles and user control, unlike Microsoft's approach.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Operationalizing AI: From Passenger Experience to Orbital Logistics

AI is being integrated into operational systems, transforming interactions in physical environments like in-flight services and digital avatars.

Fleet hopes to be the MDM provider for the AI Era

Fleet is enhancing its MDM tools for AI readiness and supporting diverse enterprise needs through partnerships.

fromPractical Ecommerce

1 week ago

Who Delivers Your Orders Matters

Local carriers offer fast and affordable ecommerce delivery, but concerns about consistency and theft persist.

fromThedrum

What to Expect From the Marketing in the Near Future

Technological advancements like VR and AR are transforming marketing by enhancing customer engagement and optimizing user experiences.

Toronto startup

fromTESLARATI

Tesla expands Robotaxi in a way that was long anticipated

Tesla has launched the Robotaxi app for Android, expanding access to its autonomous ride-hailing service for millions of users.

Port of Tyne advances connected mobility, autonomous logistics | Computer Weekly

The P-CAL project aims to implement autonomous container transport at the Port of Tyne, enhancing logistics and demonstrating UK waterside port automation.

fromTNW | Opinion

3 days ago

Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.

Mission District

fromThe Mercury News

Meet Coco, downtown San Jose's new autonomous delivery robot

Coco Robotics launched 20 delivery robots in San Jose to enhance food and grocery delivery efficiency.

Containerized data centers help avoid many pitfalls in AI deployments

AI hardware manufacturers are consolidating computing power through modular, containerized solutions for faster deployment and improved performance.

fromInfoQ

20 hours ago

Google Cloud Introduces Agents CLI to Streamline AI Agent Development Lifecycle

Google Cloud's Agents CLI streamlines AI agent development from prototyping to production, reducing fragmentation and improving efficiency in workflows.

GitHub fights its AI overhead as Copilot moves to usage-based billing

GitHub will switch to a usage-based pricing model for Copilot subscriptions starting June 1, replacing premium requests with AI Credits.

8 hours ago

GitHub shifts Copilot to usage-based billing, signaling a new cost model for enterprise AI tools

GitHub is transitioning Copilot to a usage-based billing model to accommodate rising compute demands and agentic workflows.

GitHub Faces Scaling Issues as AI Development Surges

GitHub is scaling its infrastructure to meet the surging demands of AI workloads, shifting to usage-based pricing and planning a thirtyfold capacity increase.

GitHub will start charging Copilot users based on their actual AI usage

GitHub is shifting to a usage-based billing model for Copilot AI service starting June 1 to align pricing with actual usage.

European startups

13 hours ago

GitHub fights its AI overhead as Copilot moves to usage-based billing

GitHub will switch to a usage-based pricing model for Copilot subscriptions starting June 1, replacing premium requests with AI Credits.

8 hours ago

GitHub shifts Copilot to usage-based billing, signaling a new cost model for enterprise AI tools

GitHub is transitioning Copilot to a usage-based billing model to accommodate rising compute demands and agentic workflows.

GitHub Faces Scaling Issues as AI Development Surges

GitHub is scaling its infrastructure to meet the surging demands of AI workloads, shifting to usage-based pricing and planning a thirtyfold capacity increase.

GitHub will start charging Copilot users based on their actual AI usage

GitHub is shifting to a usage-based billing model for Copilot AI service starting June 1 to align pricing with actual usage.

Walmart's expanded data offering to agencies and advertisers gets closer to self-serve

Walmart Data Ventures launches Scintilla Media Data Feed, providing advertisers with enhanced access to first-party retail data for better ad performance.

E-Commerce

Don't look now, Amazon. Walmart is coming for your customers

fromDigiday

10 hours ago

Walmart's expanded data offering to agencies and advertisers gets closer to self-serve

Walmart Data Ventures launches Scintilla Media Data Feed, providing advertisers with enhanced access to first-party retail data for better ad performance.

Don't look now, Amazon. Walmart is coming for your customers

Walmart's e-commerce sales are growing rapidly, accounting for 18% of total revenue, while targeting affluent shoppers with competitive pricing.

Google'sAI Stack Benefits From New Diversity In Software And Chips

Google's advancements in AI and proprietary hardware have significantly boosted investor confidence, leading to a 120% increase in Alphabet shares over the past year.

fromThedrum

How Braidr helped a large e-commerce retailer generate 25% more ad revenue from thousands of dormant products

Automated bidding on Google Ads led to revenue loss from new products due to slow data acquisition, creating 'Zombie SKUs' that needed to be addressed.

The Humanoid Robot Boom Is Here. These 3 ETFs Capture the Entire Supply Chain

Robotics and automation are integral to modern supply chains, with significant investments and deployments across various industries.

UPS Found a More Profitable Business Than Package Delivery - And It's Worth $706 Billion

UPS is significantly reducing Amazon deliveries and focusing on profitable returns through its Happy Returns subsidiary.

fromDancohen

3 months ago

The Role of a New Machine

A team of engineers at Data General worked tirelessly to develop the Eclipse MV/8000 minicomputer, marking a significant advancement in computing technology.

fromBusiness Matters

Legacy ETL Is the Hidden Constraint on AI Execution

AI fails not due to model shortcomings but because legacy ETL cannot support continuous, reliable execution at scale.

fromAmazon Web Services

Amazon Quick for marketing: From scattered data to strategic action | Amazon Web Services

Disconnected marketing systems hinder campaign effectiveness and timely insights.

fromAmazon Web Services

AWS Transform custom: Enterprise Code Modernization with the Learn-Scale-Improve Flywheel | Amazon Web Services

Enterprise modernization requires addressing coordination challenges across multiple repositories, not just code transformation.

AI drives software productivity - and challenges - for Motorway | Computer Weekly

Engineering teams can now treat code as disposable, increasing productivity and speed in software development with AI-driven tools.

#ai-agents

fromTechRepublic

12 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Google Cloud Next AI Keynote: 5 Takeaways for IT Leaders

AI Agents in DevOps: Hype vs. Reality in Production Pipelines - DevOps.com

AI agents in DevOps can autonomously detect issues, take actions, and learn from feedback, but their real-world application varies significantly.

Microsoft Foundry Tackles the AI Agent Tool Problem Nobody Talks About - DevOps.com

Toolboxes in Foundry streamline AI agent development by centralizing tool management and authentication, reducing operational friction and enhancing governance.

3 companies use AI to build wallets, homes, and games

AI agents are transforming customer interactions, but governance and reliability are crucial as they handle real money and creative outputs.

fromTechRepublic

12 hours ago

Google Cloud Next AI Keynote: 5 Takeaways for IT Leaders

AI agents are becoming integral to enterprise workflows, moving beyond isolated use cases to a systematic approach for operational impact.

AI Agents in DevOps: Hype vs. Reality in Production Pipelines - DevOps.com

AI agents in DevOps can autonomously detect issues, take actions, and learn from feedback, but their real-world application varies significantly.

Microsoft Foundry Tackles the AI Agent Tool Problem Nobody Talks About - DevOps.com

Toolboxes in Foundry streamline AI agent development by centralizing tool management and authentication, reducing operational friction and enhancing governance.

3 companies use AI to build wallets, homes, and games

AI agents are transforming customer interactions, but governance and reliability are crucial as they handle real money and creative outputs.

Amazon Will Sell You Your Next Car

Amazon Autos offers extensive vehicle options and payment choices, revolutionizing car shopping with geotargeting and online convenience.

Dell's Breakout is the Real Deal. And the AI Server Cycle is Just Starting

Dell Technologies shares have surged nearly 69% year-to-date, driven by strong AI demand and a favorable P/E ratio.

fromComputerworld

17 hours ago

Microsoft, OpenAI change contract terms-again

Enterprises must collaborate with multiple AI vendors due to evolving technology and partnerships.

fromComputerworld

2 hours ago

Enterprises need to think beyond GPUs for agentic AI, analysts say

Enterprises must evaluate hardware options and pricing models for Agentic AI, emphasizing CPU importance for workflow management over GPU usage.

Venture

Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot | TechCrunch

Amazon acquires Zurich-based Rivr, a stair-climbing delivery robot startup, to accelerate autonomous doorstep delivery and scale robotics deployment.

Microsoft's AI Moat Holds up Even After the OpenAI Reset

Microsoft's AI moat remains strong despite changes in its partnership with OpenAI.

#enterprise-ai

Enterprise AI is missing the business core

Most enterprise AI is applied at the edge rather than core systems, limiting its potential value.

3 days ago

Ex-AWS legend explains what enterprises need to make AI work

Enterprise AI projects fail when companies prioritize technology over people and do not adapt their organizational processes accordingly.

Enterprise AI is missing the business core

Most enterprise AI is applied at the edge rather than core systems, limiting its potential value.

3 days ago

Ex-AWS legend explains what enterprises need to make AI work

Enterprise AI projects fail when companies prioritize technology over people and do not adapt their organizational processes accordingly.

more#enterprise-ai

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Our customers are busier than ever and are looking for new ways to save time while keeping their households running. We saw an opportunity to use our unique operational expertise and delivery network to help make customers' lives a little easier while unlocking even more value for Prime members.

E-Commerce

4 weeks ago

What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Generative AI and automation are significantly transforming job landscapes, particularly in Amazon warehouses, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of jobs with robots.

fromPractical Ecommerce

Seller Central AI Remakes Data Analysis

Amazon's new AI canvas feature in Seller Central enables merchants to explore performance data through conversational interfaces and visual workspaces instead of static reports.

Look! Up In the Sky! It's Amazon's Flywheel in Action

Amazon's drone delivery service Prime Air exemplifies how the company's e-commerce, AWS cloud, and AI divisions create a self-reinforcing flywheel that generates data, optimizes operations, and drives competitive advantage.

Amazon is determined to use AI for everything even when it slows down work

Amazon employees report that mandatory AI tool integration reduces productivity and creates extra work, while the company prioritizes speed and tracks AI usage despite worker concerns about effectiveness.

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

Amazon pulls the plug on 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot after only a few months

Amazon discontinued the multi-armed Blue Jay warehouse robot and redirected its technology and staff toward other robotics projects and the modular Orbital system.

fromBusiness Insider

Amazon cuts jobs in strategically important robotics division

Amazon cut jobs in its robotics division as part of ongoing cost-reduction efforts that have eliminated over 57,000 corporate roles since 2022.

fromTechRepublic