Amazon hopes to jump start its AI coding tool Kiro by giving it away to startups

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, including new AI models and partnerships with key players in the industry.

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy announced that the company's new AI chip, designed to compete with Nvidia, has already become a multibillion-dollar business, highlighting Amazon's significant strides in the AI sector.

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.

Amazon has launched its latest AI chip, Trainium3, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its chipmaking capabilities in the United States. JoAnne Feeney from Advisors Capital Management discussed this development during an interview on Bloomberg Tech with Caroline Hyde, highlighting its significance in the competitive AI landscape.

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.