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Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy envisions integrating advertising into conversations with Alexa+, the company’s advanced AI-powered digital assistant. Currently available to millions of users, Alexa+ enhances natural, multi-turn interactions and is offered free to Prime subscribers, with an additional $20 monthly subscription tier. Jassy indicated that future subscription models might include an ad-free option, while advertising could serve as a tool to help users discover products and generate revenue. This approach marks a significant shift from Amazon’s limited existing Alexa ads, which have so far been confined to occasional visual or audio spots on devices like the Echo Show. Amazon’s push into AI and advertising comes amid substantial investment in AI infrastructure, including a 90% year-over-year increase in capital expenditures to $31.4 billion in Q2 2025, aimed at developing proprietary AI chips and data centers. While AWS revenue grew 18%, Amazon seeks new revenue streams to support these costs. However, challenges remain: Alexa+’s rollout has faced mixed reviews,
IoTsmart-assistantsAlexaAI-advertisingAmazonvoice-technologyAI-chipsAmazon announces $20B nuclear-powered data center expansion in US
Amazon has announced a historic $20 billion investment to build two large data center complexes in Pennsylvania, marking the largest private sector investment in the state’s history. One complex is under construction near Philadelphia, while the other is planned adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in northeastern Pennsylvania. Amazon intends to power the latter data center directly from the nuclear plant, a move that has drawn federal scrutiny and is currently under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This direct power connection could provide Amazon with up to 960 megawatts—about 40% of the plant’s output—enough electricity to power over half a million homes, potentially at a premium price. The Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro, emphasized that this investment aims to revitalize local communities and reverse the trend of young workers leaving the state for better opportunities. Amazon’s acquisition of the nearby data center and land from Talen Energy for $650 million last year enables the company to expand significantly on that site. This expansion is part of Amazon’s broader strategy, which has seen about $10 billion pledged in 2024 alone for data centers across several states, driven by the growing energy demands of AI technologies. However, the direct power deal raises concerns about grid fairness and energy access, as it may limit availability for others and bypass grid improvement fees, prompting ongoing regulatory review.
energynuclear-powerdata-centersAmazonenergy-infrastructurerenewable-energypower-gridIs Amazon On Verge Of Replacing Delivery People With Humanoid Robots? - CleanTechnica
Amazon is reportedly developing humanoid robots designed to replace human delivery personnel. The company has established a “humanoid park,” roughly the size of a coffee shop, where these robots are tested on navigating obstacles and performing delivery tasks. Amazon is creating the AI software in-house while outsourcing the robot hardware to an external company. The goal is for these robots to autonomously exit delivery vans and bring packages directly to customers’ doors, potentially increasing delivery efficiency by allowing simultaneous deliveries by robots and human drivers. While the exact development stage and challenges remain unclear, the deployment of such robots could significantly impact human delivery jobs. Amazon’s interest in automation extends to self-driving vehicles through its Zoox unit, indicating a broader strategy to integrate robotics and AI into logistics. Although robots require electricity and recharging, unlike humans, they could operate continuously, offering 24/7 delivery capabilities. This advancement signals a shift toward more automated delivery systems, raising questions about job security for current delivery workers and the future landscape of last-mile logistics.
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