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E-commerce and cloud computing giant. Parent company of AWS and major AI infrastructure investor.

Recent News about Amazon

• Nvidia and cloud giants tout AI data centers that cut water use

  On September 7, 2026 at 07:51 a.m. IST, ETManufacturing published an AFP report detailing how Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and Meta are promoting closed loop cooling systems to slash the water use of AI data centers. Nvidia claims its DSX design platform can nearly eliminate direct cooling water at some sites, while cloud operators report double digit improvements in water efficiency since 2022.

  Source: ETManufacturing2026-09-07T02:21:00.000Z

• OpenAI expands US state policy team to shape AI laws

  OpenAI has added three senior hires to its U.S. state policy team, Axios reported on September 5, 2026. The roles will cover state-level AI policy across the Northeast, Southeast and cyber defense as states move ahead with AI transparency and safety laws.

  Source: Axios2026-09-05T12:00:10.000Z

• AWS study says half of Brazilian firms now use AI tools

  Amazon Web Services reported on September 3, 2026 that 50 percent of Brazilian companies, about 12 million businesses, are using artificial intelligence according to a new study. The findings were released at AWS Summit São Paulo as part of the report “Unlocking the Potential of AI in Brazil 2026.”

  Source: About Amazon Brasil2026-09-03T21:10:35.645Z

• Canada sets national rules for AI data center responsibility

  On September 3, 2026, Canada’s federal government unveiled new Principles for Responsible Data Centre Operations that target AI and cloud infrastructure projects. The framework sets five expectations for data centers, including delivering local benefits, limiting power and water impact, and providing strategic value to Canada.

  Source: Government of Canada (ISED)2026-09-03T18:21:00.000Z

• OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra as flagship AGI-era model

  OpenAI released its GPT-6 Astra model on September 3, 2026, calling it its most capable and most aligned system to date. The model is being rolled out first to selected organizations in the Daybreak program, with access coming in the next few days for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise users and API customers.

  Source: OpenAI2026-09-03T18:00:00.000Z

• Equinix debuts Fabric One to connect AI, cloud and enterprise networks

  On September 3, 2026 Equinix announced Fabric One, a managed any-to-any connectivity service that links enterprise sites, clouds and AI infrastructure using open specifications from AWS and Google Cloud. The company presented the service at its Equinix Horizon customer and partner event.

  Source: CXOtoday2026-09-03T12:09:00.000Z

• Amazon adds Alexa scam-check AI for suspicious messages

  Amazon announced on September 2, 2026 that customers can now ask its Alexa for Shopping AI to verify whether texts, emails, calls or messages claiming to be from Amazon are legitimate. The feature cross-checks message details against Amazon’s internal records and flags confirmed scams or unverified contacts.([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/psa-amazons-shopping-ai-can-now-tell-you-if-that-message-is-a-scam/))

  Source: Amazon2026-09-02T15:30:00.000Z

• Anthropic Fable 5.1 brings cheaper agents and new safeguards

  Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 on September 1, 2026, cutting some agent costs and relaxing overactive safety interventions. The company also introduced new enterprise privacy options, including zero data retention through partners like AWS.

  Source: Axios2026-09-01T21:09:22.039Z

• Trump and AI investors launch pro data center push in US

  On August 31, 2026, President Donald Trump warned that US communities opposing AI data centers risk becoming “backwards and poor,” urging them to “let data reign.” The comments came as pro-AI advocacy group Build American AI and allied investors prepared a US$50 million campaign to defend data center projects in key states.

  Source: The Washington Post2026-08-31T17:48:00.000Z

• Humain, AMD and Cisco switch on Saudi AI compute network

  On August 31, 2026, Saudi AI firm Humain and US tech companies AMD and Cisco announced that new GPU based AI computing infrastructure is now live in the kingdom. The platform, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is intended to scale to up to 1 GW of AI capacity by 2030 and support customers across the region.

  Source: The National2026-08-31T14:36:00.000Z