Amazon is training a large language model called Olympus with twice the parameters of GPT-4


Amazon founder Bezos sees moving data centers to space as a 'very realistic' future direction, but implementation may take longer than expected. Key barriers include high energy costs and chip prices needing further reduction to free up budgets. As AI demand surges, global aerospace firms are actively advancing the 'orbital data center' concept, with supporters optimistic about its potential.....
Amazon Alexa+ launches 'Alexa Podcasts,' enabling users to generate personalized podcasts via voice commands. Simply say 'Create a podcast about XX' to get a custom episode in minutes without uploading materials or scripting. Available for US users starting today, it aims to quickly turn any topic into podcast content.....
Amazon launches new 'Alexa Shopping Assistant,' powered by Alexa+, integrating AI to enhance shopping experience. Supports voice and touch across mobile, desktop, and Echo Show devices, now live in the US. Unlike Rufus, it focuses on personalized recommendations and automated shopping, covering Amazon and other online retailers.....
Amazon employees used the internal AI tool 'MeshClaw' to delegate non-essential tasks to AI agents, boosting their personal scores on the company's AI usage leaderboard. This practice deviates from AI's efficiency-enhancing purpose, potentially impacting overall work efficiency and resource allocation, and raising concerns about negative effects of internal competition.....
On May 8, Amazon launched its next-generation generative AI assistant, Alexa+, in Germany, marking a key step in its global AI expansion. The service is now available in the US, UK, Germany, and Austria. German users can access it through a testing program, with invited users receiving free usage.....