Hyperscalers' Natural Gas Gamble May Backfire as Prices Are Expected to Triple

Hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Meta are betting on natural gas to power their AI ambitions, but a new report suggests this gamble may backfire as prices are expected to triple in the coming years.

Twitch Streamers' Content to Be Used for Amazon's AI Training by Default, Opt-Out Option Available

Twitch users are up in arms over the news that their stream recordings will be used to train Amazon's generative AI models, with an opt-out option available but not enabled by default.

Amazon's Texas Data Center May Become the US's Largest Source of Climate Pollution

Amazon's planned data center in Pecos County, Texas, is set to become the largest source of climate pollution in the US, burning natural gas and releasing 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.

Amazon's AI Bet: Investors Love the Cloud Host, But Will Demand Hold Up?

Amazon's AI investments have investors smiling, but the company's cloud hosting revenue is only as strong as the demand for AI services.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Where Innovation Meets Reality

Join the biggest names in tech for three days of conversations, debates, and insights on building, funding, and scaling in the age of AI. From Amazon's Panos Panay to Cerebras' Andrew Feldman, don't miss the Disrupt Stage.

Amazon's Satellite Network Challenges SpaceX in Mobile Connectivity

Amazon is launching a new satellite network for mobile phones, putting it in direct competition with SpaceX. The move aims to provide emergency connectivity and expand offerings, but faces challenges in bandwidth and customer interest.

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Amazon Over Contract Interference

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the tech giant of interfering with contractual relations, breaching contract, and engaging in unfair competition. The dispute centers around the recruitment of several employees with term employment agreements.

Amazon Brings Games to Prime Video with Luna Integration

Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, allowing users to access a library of games, including new releases and cult classics, alongside movies and TV shows.

Amazon's Mechanical Turk Enters Its Final Days

Amazon is stopping new customers from joining its Mechanical Turk platform, effectively marking the end of its crowdsourcing service. The change is set to take effect on July 30, 2026, leaving existing customers to continue using the service but without any new features.

Amazon to Stop Accepting New Customers for Mechanical Turk

Amazon has announced that it will no longer accept new customers for its Mechanical Turk crowdsourcing service, effectively putting it on life support.

AI's Environmental Toll: Google and Amazon's Sustainability Reports Reveal a Growing Problem

The pursuit of AI has led to a significant increase in energy and water consumption, making it harder for tech giants like Google and Amazon to achieve their net-zero targets. As the demand for AI continues to grow, the environmental costs are becoming increasingly evident, with both companies' carbon emissions rising by 25% and 16% respectively.

Amazon Launches $1 Billion FDE Org to Boost AI Integration

Amazon Web Services has launched a new internal organization for AI-focused forward-deployed engineers, committing $1 billion to the effort. The move aims to help companies integrate AI into their operations, following similar initiatives by OpenAI and Anthropic.

Amazon Ups India Bet with Fresh $13B AI Infrastructure Investment

Amazon invests an additional $13 billion in India to expand its AI and cloud footprint, marking its third major commitment to the country in as many years. This move follows a wave of investments by global technology companies betting on India as a major hub for AI infrastructure.

Flipkart Expands Quick-Commerce Push in India, Ramping Up Micro-Fulfillment Centers

The Walmart-backed e-commerce giant is rapidly expanding its micro-fulfillment network in India, aiming to deliver goods in minutes and challenge Amazon's dominance in the country's quick-commerce market.

Amazon Expands Alexa+ Footprint to India with Hindi Support

Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with a Hindi-language version, inviting users to join the beta testing program. The company aims to tap the market of native Hindi speakers in India.

Amazon Security Concerns Lead to Anthropic Model Ban

Amazon's concerns about Anthropic's models have led to a ban on their use, with the company citing potential security risks.

Amazon Seeks to Challenge Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance

Amazon is in talks to sell its AI chip Trainium to other companies, potentially creating a $50 billion market that could challenge Nvidia's dominance in the field.

Amazon's Security Concerns Trigger Anthropic to Cut Off Access to Two AI Models

Amazon's security concerns over Anthropic's AI models have led to a cut off of worldwide access to two models, with the government imposing an export control ban.

Amazon's Security Concerns Spark Controversy Over Anthropic AI Models

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy expressed security concerns about Anthropic's AI models, leading to an export control ban on two models. The move has sparked controversy over the handling of sensitive information.

Tech Giants Fuel AI Arms Race with Record Borrowing

Amazon's $17.5 billion loan is the latest in a string of massive funding deals, raising questions about the sustainability of the AI spending spree.