Tag Archives: Amazon

Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions

December 23, 2024 Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions However, Trump has given some signs that he might be friendlier to labor during his second term compared to his first term. BY Associated Press Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek … Continue reading Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions

$4 billion more: Amazon deepens its bet on generative AI with Anthropic

Anthropic’s safety-first approach to AI development aligns with Amazon’s strategy to lead in both innovation and ethical AI. BY Sarah Bregel Competition among generative AI companies is heating up. On Friday, Amazon announced it would invest another $4 billion in the generative AI company, Anthropic. In little more than a year, the tech giant has now … Continue reading $4 billion more: Amazon deepens its bet on generative AI with Anthropic

Anthropic will use AWS AI chips after $4 billion Amazon investment

  Anthropic will use AWS AI chips after $4 billion Amazon investment Amazon’s in-house chips will take cycles from NVIDIA’s ubiquitous silicon. igor bonifacic   Sat, Nov 23, 2024   Amazon, Anthropic Amazon is doubling its investment in Anthropic. The e-commerce giant will provide Anthropic with an additional $4 billion in funding on top of … Continue reading Anthropic will use AWS AI chips after $4 billion Amazon investment

NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint

November 14, 2024 NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint The National Labor Relations Board said that so-called ‘captive audience meetings,’ which have been legal for decades and are routine during union campaigns, illegally interfere with workers’ rights to freely choose whether or not to unionize. BY Reuters Amazon.com made unlawful promises and threats during … Continue reading NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint

Amazon turns to everyday essentials to compete with Temu and Shein

November 01, 2024 Amazon turns to everyday essentials to compete with Temu and Shein Amazon has seen its market share erode in apparel as Shein and Temu quickly expanded in international markets, but offering a variety of everyday essentials like dish detergent and floss is helping. BY Reuters Amazon‘s push to offer more everyday essentials like … Continue reading Amazon turns to everyday essentials to compete with Temu and Shein

Amazon Dethrones Google As Top Destination For Holiday Inspiration

Amazon Dethrones Google As Top Destination For Holiday Inspiration by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 29, 2024 Holiday research and gift buying has been turned on its head this year, with technology suggesting to consumers where, what and how much they should pay for products. Some research suggests consumers have already begun to see … Continue reading Amazon Dethrones Google As Top Destination For Holiday Inspiration