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23 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Amazon launches text messaging for Alexa for Shopping AI agent · Amazon rolls out SMS interaction for its Alexa for Shopping AI shopping assistant.
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Predicts Two $1 Trillion Revenue Businesses · Andy Jassy forecasts Amazon will operate two $1 trillion annual revenue businesses within 10 years.
- AWS posts 39% growth as Amazon misses Q3 2026 earnings estimates · Amazon reports strong AWS growth but misses earnings, shares drop after hours.
- Amazon announces record 300,000 holiday hires as other retailers cut back · Amazon will hire 300,000 seasonal holiday workers, a 20% increase over 2025 levels.
- Amazon launches TorchNeuron to challenge Nvidia AI chip software dominance · Amazon releases TorchNeuron software to run PyTorch natively on its Trainium AI chips.
- Former AWS Engineer Criticizes Amazon Bee AI Recording Consent · Former AWS security engineer Jeff Williams argues Amazon Bee AI devices fail to properly inform bystanders of recording.
- Amazon launches Prime 360 AI replays for NBA Prime Video coverage · Amazon introduces Prime 360 AI flythrough replays for its 2026 NBA broadcast season.
- Amazon launches Android Alexa Tablet line challenging Apple iPad · Amazon unveiled premium Android Alexa Tablets with Google Play, ending Fire OS exclusivity.
- Amazon cuts hundreds of employees in its retail Stores business unit · Amazon implements layoffs of hundreds of retail staff during Prime Big Deal Days.
- Ring launches first keyless smart lock with manual emergency power dial · Amazon-owned Ring announced its first keyless smart lock with hand-cranked battery backup.
- Amazon hires former Microsoft Copilot CTO Pedram Rezaei for AWS AI tools · Former Microsoft AI executive Pedram Rezaei joins AWS to lead coding and workplace AI tools
- Amazon launches Kindle Click remote alongside refreshed e-reader lineup · Amazon unveiled the $35 Kindle Click remote and updated its full e-reader product line.
- Amazon shuts down 21-year old Mechanical Turk gig work platform · Amazon permanently closes Mechanical Turk, prompting worker nostalgia and anxiety.
- Amazon opens seller tools to external AI agents starting with Anthropic Claude · Amazon announced seller platform integration for external AI agents at its 2026 Accelerate conference.
- Amazon blocks Meta Muse AI agent sparking industry AI commerce debate · Amazon blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent, triggering industry debate over AI commerce rules.
- FTC and 22 US states sue Amazon over alleged rigged ad auctions · FTC and 22 US states filed suit alleging Amazon rigged ad auctions for $20 billion overcharges.
- Amazon lays off 121 Washington state corporate and fulfillment workers · Amazon filed a WARN notice for 121 job cuts across Washington state locations.
- Jeff Bezos Liverpool FC investment analyzed via Amazon Leadership Principles · Analyst discusses Jeff Bezos' minority stake in Liverpool FC and Amazon leadership parallels.
- Amazon Prime Air expands to 500 U.S. cities this year · Amazon Prime Air drone delivery expands nationally to nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end.
- Amazon Secret Las Vegas Facility Scans Old Books for AI Training · A reporter tracked a book to a secret Amazon site in Las Vegas where spines are cut for AI data.
- Amazon Twitch Livestreams Used for AI Training Without Consent · Amazon announced Twitch livestreams are used for AI training by default, sparking creator backlash.
- Former Amazon exec Dave Clark moves Auger startup HQ from Seattle to Texas · Supply chain startup Auger relocates headquarters to Texas while retaining Bellevue operations.
- Amazon Expands Locker Pickup to 750 U.S. College Locations · Amazon adds over 750 campus Lockers to its delivery network for back-to-school season.