American business executive; CEO of Amazon since 2021
The cloud of AI is reshaping software engineering as engineers adapt to AI-assisted workflows. Industry leaders have issued memos and predictions, stressing that human judgment remains central and that long-term customer impact will guide performance. The shift has sparked debate on how to hire, assess, and enable engineers in this new era.
Industry leaders warn that AI infrastructure investments have sparked a ferocious race among hyperscalers. Earnings calls show wide investor scepticism about when returns will materialise, even as compute demand remains strong.
Amazon has confirmed plans for an on-site natural gas power plant to power a Pecos County data center campus. The plant would emit up to 33 million tons of CO2 annually and is positioned as a path to faster deployment and potential future grid connections, though critics warn it could become the largest climate pollution source in the U.S.
Amazon has dropped the Fire branding and introduced three Alexa Tablets running Android with Google Play, priced from $230 to $550. The lineup includes the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, 11, and 8, with features like a 12-inch 120Hz display, Dolby Atmos, and On-Screen Intelligence. Preorders begin today, with shipping slated for October 14 in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
Tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon are set to report Q3 results as investors evaluate AI-related capital expenditure and its monetization. The Fed is expected to hold rates, while guidance on AI infrastructure spend and returns will drive market sentiment ahead of the reports.
Amazon has reinforced its AI-driven investment plan, forecasting more capital outlays in 2027 as it pushes AWS and AI infrastructure. Third-quarter results show AWS growth powering revenue while free cash flow remains negative amid heavy capex.