All the biggest news from AWS’ big tech show re:Invent 2025

Amazon is offering its AI coding tool, Kiro, for free to startups for one year, aiming to attract founders who may already be using various AI coding tools. This initiative is part of Amazon's strategy to enhance its presence in the competitive AI landscape.

WordPress's experimental vibe-coding software, Telex, has been utilized to create real-world websites, demonstrating its practical application despite being in the experimental phase.

Venture capitalists (VCs) are intensifying their 'kingmaking' strategy, making substantial investments in early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) startups to establish market leaders. This approach aims to identify and support potential winners in the burgeoning AI sector, leveraging significant financial backing to shape the competitive landscape.

Kohler's smart toilet camera, marketed as 'end-to-end encrypted,' has been revealed to allow the company access to customers' data stored on its servers, including images of users' toilet bowls, which can be utilized for AI training.

A recent attempt by Republicans to ban state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulations was removed from the defense bill due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting ongoing tensions between the tech industry and consumer protection advocates. This decision reflects a significant moment in the evolving landscape of AI governance in the United States.

Google Photos has announced that its 2025 Recap feature will utilize Gemini's AI to curate users' memorable moments from the year, introducing new metrics such as a selfie count. This enhancement aims to provide a more personalized experience for users looking to reflect on their highlights.

Mission, a CDW company, has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Agentic AI Specialization, recognizing its capability in delivering production-ready autonomous AI systems across various enterprise sectors. This new specialization highlights Mission's commitment to advancing AI technologies and solutions.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently hosting its major tech conference, re:Invent 2025, where it is unveiling significant advancements in AI services and computing technologies. The event highlights AWS's ongoing commitment to innovation in the tech sector.