Editor’s Note: 2026 update: added insights on AI’s evolving role in content, labor, and governance. In the constantly evolving landscape of technology, “AI is eating the world” has become more than just a catchphrase; it’s a reality that’s reshaping numerous industries, especially those rooted in content creation. The advent of generative AI marks a significant […]

Today, we’re announcing support for Amazon EKS in AWS Backup to provide the capability to secure Kubernetes applications using the same centralized platform you trust for your other Amazon Web Services (AWS) services. This integration eliminates the complexity of protecting containerized applications while providing enterprise-grade backup capabilities for both cluster configurations and application data. AWS […]

AWS re:Invent 2025 is only 3 weeks away and I’m already looking forward to the new launches and announcements at the conference. Last year brought 60,000 attendees from across the globe to Las Vegas, Nevada, and the atmosphere was amazing. Registration is still open for AWS re:Invent 2025. We hope you’ll join us in Las Vegas […]

At AWS, a common question we hear is: “Which AWS capabilities are available in different Regions?” It’s a critical question whether you’re planning Regional expansion, ensuring compliance with data residency requirements, or architecting for disaster recovery. Today, I’m excited to introduce AWS Capabilities by Region, a new planning tool that helps you discover and compare […]

Enterprises in 2026 face a critical bottleneck in AI adoption as data governance becomes the throttle. Insights from leading IT experts highlight what organizations must do to succeed. As enterprises move into 2026, the potential of artificial intelligence is enormous. At the same time, the ability to take full advantage of AI will be heavily […]

Last week I met Jeff Barr at the AWS Shenzhen Community Day. Jeff shared stories about how builders around the world are experimenting with generative AI and encouraged local developers to keep pushing ideas into real prototypes. Many attendees stayed after the sessions to discuss model grounding, evaluation, and how to bring generative AI into […]

The cloud has become the backbone of modern digital transformation, powering everything from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. But as organizations grow in the cloud, one reality becomes unavoidable- scale without optimization leads to waste. According to Flexera’s 2024 State of the Cloud Report, nearly 30% of cloud spend is wasted due to idle resources, […]

Lagos. It’s hot outside, the city is buzzing and you have somewhere to be. So, you hail a cab, and this is where it starts. You get to your destination, you pay with your phone. The cab driver confirms your payment with his phone. The driver then transfers money to his mother who lives in […]

The AI infrastructure market is projected to reach $421.44 billion by 2033, growing 27.53% annually. As AI models expand, the demand for low-latency, globally distributed compute is accelerating. Cloud architects and AI infrastructure teams now face a core challenge: deliver real-time inference worldwide without overspending or overengineering. Traditional clouds are hitting limits. GPU costs remain […]

Imagine building AI applications that deliver accurate, current information without the complexity of developing intricate data retrieval systems. Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of Web Grounding, a new built-in tool for Nova models on Amazon Bedrock. Web Grounding provides developers with a turnkey Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) option that allows the Amazon […]