The price of its Mississippi data centers jumped 60% as infrastructure expenses rise for AI and cloud computing—costs that may trickle down to businesses and consumers.

Amid leadership upheaval and falling stock, it could be an attractive target for Amazon or Spotify, which could benefit from Sonos’ hardware expertise.

Voice assistants fumble the AI revolution: Despite genAI advancements, Big Tech’s assistants face stalled growth and disinterest from older users—Gen Z and parents of Gen Alpha might be their saving grace.

OpenAI’s new video tool promises stunning capabilities but struggles with traffic overload, regional restrictions, and a hefty Plus account price tag.

Capable new models and supercomputer plans show progress, but releasing a breakthrough “any-to-any” model next year will test its execution under tight timelines

Critical flaws in its flagship AI hardware force Nvidia into a rushed redesign, threatening delayed shipments and sparking doubts about the AI industry’s breakneck expansion.

Amazon considers Anthropic stake: Backing the startup and offering cheaper infrastructure could help Amazon expand its AI influence, but the move could restrict Anthropic’s options in the long run.

The partnership, hosted by AWS, could solidify Anthropic’s reputation as a trusted AI provider for high-risk government applications.

Its record infrastructure spending shows a commitment to AI’s “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity.

mazon’s ambitious upgrade is on hold after user complaints, revealing the difficulty of scaling conversational AI while preserving core Alexa features.

Oracle’s 13% revenue jump reflects the success of its multi-cloud strategy and major partnerships, positioning it as a leader in enterprise cloud services.

The role of the CMO has expanded far beyond traditional marketing expectations. Despite high expectations and many challenges, CMOs can find new opportunities to lead successful teams and drive business growth. Four CMOs share their perspectives for this report.

Amazon explores standalone subscriptions as Prime user growth slows: The retailer could roll out separate grocery and healthcare membership services as early as this year.

In the two years since our inaugural “Power of Amazon” report, Amazon has remained a retail and tech powerhouse—but it hasn’t been immune to economic uncertainty, shifting consumer behaviors, or increased competition. We examine how Amazon’s 19 business divisions have changed and how these new developments might affect your industry.

Behind the hype around composable commerce, there are pros and cons that retailers should consider before shaking up their business operations.

Amazon presses forward with new generative AI tools: The retailer is determined to show clients and investors it can keep up with OpenAI and Google despite a slow start.

Amazon is doing everything it can to keep growing: The retailer has a dizzying array of initiatives in the pipeline, from in-game merchandise shops to generative AI advertising tools to incentives for shoppers to retrieve orders in person.

With Bedrock, Amazon courts an array of AI startups: The platform offers a smorgasbord of generative AI tools for enterprise. But moves by Databricks and Meta could take model training in-house.

Friction developing between Microsoft and OpenAI: The tech companies compete for AI customers under a profit-sharing model that could undermine Microsoft’s cloud growth. An acquisition attempt is likely.

Alibaba, Amazon, and Mercado Libre dominate retail ecommerce in different parts of the world. Here’s a look at how these marketplaces stack up, in seven charts and graphics.