Amazon Delivery Drone Activates Safety Feature After Hitting Overhead Cable

On November 18, an Amazon MK30 drone became entangled with an overhead internet cable in Texas, resulting in the cable being severed as the drone attempted to fly away. This incident has prompted an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed a petition expressing serious concerns regarding the company's aggressive rollout of artificial intelligence tools, as highlighted by Amazon Employees for Climate Justice. This initiative raises alarms about the potential implications of prioritizing rapid AI development over ethical considerations and employee welfare.

Amazon has introduced the Leo Ultra terminal, which promises 1Gbps satellite broadband, positioning it as an enterprise-grade platform. The company is also expanding its satellite network, currently operating around 150 satellites in orbit, with plans for additional launches. Pricing and full availability details have yet to be disclosed.

Amazon has rebranded its satellite internet initiative from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo and has commenced enterprise testing, intensifying its competition against SpaceX's Starlink, which currently dominates the satellite internet market with a two-thirds share.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a significant investment of up to $50 billion to enhance its AI and high-performance computing infrastructure for the U.S. government, with plans to begin construction on new data centers in 2026. This expansion aims to provide nearly 1.3 gigawatts of additional computing capacity tailored for government use.

Amazon has launched an enterprise preview of its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, while committing $50 billion to enhance AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for U.S. federal customers starting in 2026.