Amazon Web Services news
Amazon Web Services appears in 13 stories we have published between August 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Technology and AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside Amazon, Google and Nvidia.
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OpenAI plans to buy AI chips from Google
OpenAI is in early discussions to purchase artificial intelligence computing chips from Google, according to reports. The move signals an effort to diversify its AI infrastructure as it prepares to roll out its own in-house chips later this year, while also reducing reliance on Nvidia.
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OpenAI plans to buy AI chips from Google
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to purchase AI computing chips from Google, aiming to expand its infrastructure and reduce dependence on Nvidia ahead of its own…
Amazon expands payment options with Apple Pay and Apple Card for Black Friday 2026
Amazon adds Apple Pay and Apple Card as payment options for the 2026 Black Friday season, alongside a rebrand of Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+.
AWS launches TorchNeuron to challenge Nvidia’s AI hardware dominance
AWS released TorchNeuron, a tool to port PyTorch-based AI apps to its Trainium chip with minimal changes.
UK regulator demands further cloud interoperability from AWS and Microsoft
The UK’s CMA reports progress by AWS and Microsoft in reducing cloud switching barriers but calls for further improvements.
Amazon pledges $1B to data center communities, ends NDA requirements
Amazon will invest $1 billion over five years in communities near its data centers and end NDA requirements for local governments.
Pinterest taps ex-Amazon finance chief James Dibbo as CFO
Pinterest names James Dibbo, former Amazon finance chief for advertising and entertainment, as its new CFO.
Samsung and Affiliates Invest $1B in KKR-Backed AI Data Center Firm Helix
Samsung and five affiliates invest $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure, a KKR-backed firm building AI data centers. Focus on energy, construction, and end-to-end solutions.
Anthropic Launches Sonnet 5.5: A Faster, Cheaper AI Model for Coding and Workflows
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, a mid-tier AI model optimized for speed, cost, and agentic tasks like coding. See how it compares to competitors.
TBC Partners with AWS to Offer "Rat Brain" AI Model in Limited Preview
The Biological Computing Company partners with AWS to offer its biologically-derived AI model for video generation to select customers. Here’s what founders need to know.
Apple introduces iOS 27 updates, explores new wearables, and expands immersive experiences
Apple introduces iOS 27 with iMessage customization, a screen-less fitness tracker, Mac Nano handheld, and Apple Music Hall in London.
AWS and Nvidia Expand AI Infrastructure Partnership in 2027-2028
In 2026, AWS and Nvidia announced an expansion of their AI infrastructure partnership, deploying 2 million additional GPUs globally. Learn more about the focus on agentic AI and physical AI.
NSDC partners with AWS to train 1.5 lakh learners in cloud and AI skills
NSDC, in collaboration with AWS and Cultus Education, rolls out a nationwide skilling initiative to train 1.5 lakh learners in cloud and AI, focusing on Tier…
Innovaccer's AI Revolution: Transforming Healthcare
Discover how Innovaccer's AI is revolutionizing healthcare, focusing on data unification and predictive insights. Learn about their journey and impact.