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Amazon is raising prices on popular smart home and computing devices, with some products seeing increases of up to 60%. The price hikes reflect rising production costs and supply chain challenges.
Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a six-fold increase from current operations.
Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime. This move removes barriers to entry and accelerates adoption of Amazon's AI technology.
Amazon is using AirTag technology to track and destroy rare books for AI training, sparking ethical concerns over data sourcing and cultural heritage.
Amazon has introduced a new opt-out feature for Twitch streamers, allowing them to prevent their content from being used to train generative AI models. The move reflects growing concerns about data privacy and content usage rights in the streaming industry.
Amazon's investment in a new gas-fired power plant in Texas could make it one of the country's largest single sources of greenhouse gas emissions, raising concerns about the company's environmental commitments.
Nvidia and Amazon are investing billions in massive power infrastructure to support the growing energy demands of AI, raising environmental concerns over fossil fuel reliance.
A U.S. appeals court has overturned Amazon's injunction against Perplexity's AI shopping agent, ruling that the tool operates on behalf of users rather than directly accessing Amazon's platform.
Amazon is distributing $600 million in tariff refunds to eligible customers, with amounts based on individual spending patterns. The refunds are modest, with most customers receiving only a few dollars.
Amazon is winding down most of its Nova AI models to focus on a single, ambitious frontier model, signaling a strategic shift in its AI development approach.
Amazon has requested FCC approval for up to 5,105 satellites to create a direct-to-device internet network, combining its Kuiper system with Globalstar assets.
Amazon has shut down its Artificial General Intelligence Lab in San Francisco, signaling a retreat from the race to build the smartest AI systems.
