Amazon showcases ultrafast delivery and AI-driven robotaxis at their latest event.
Amazon launches ultrafast delivery service
GeekWire rides Zoox robotaxi in Las Vegas
AWS VP discusses applied AI strategies
Payscale's former HQ transformed for winter
Identient introduces marketplace for verified digital twins
Associated Ministries receives $2.5 million grant
University of Washington develops AI-based medicines
Amazon announced new services this week, including an ultrafast delivery option and a ride in a Zoox robotaxi during Amazon Web Services re:Invent. The company aims to enhance daily life through innovative technologies.
Amazon’s Ultrafast Delivery and Robotaxi Trials
Amazon’s new ultrafast delivery service was revealed during the GeekWire Podcast. The team also had the chance to test a Zoox robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip at the AWS re:Invent event.
AWS Senior Vice President Colleen Aubrey explained Amazon’s vision of AI agents as “teammates” and emphasized a shift in product development to adapt to agentic coding.
Transformations and Funding in Tech
The former headquarters of Payscale has undergone a major update. After moving from Seattle to Boston, the space has been creatively redesigned as a winter wonderland.
Additionally, Identient, a Seattle startup, has launched a marketplace for “verified digital twins” aimed at cybersecurity and IT professionals. The Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County received a $2.5 million grant from The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
AI Innovations at University of Washington
Scientists and students at the University of Washington are harnessing AI to create new medicines. Their work, led by Nobel Prize winner David Baker, focuses on developing proteins that can lead to better treatments for various diseases.
Recent advancements include creating snakebite antivenom and antibiotics targeting drug-resistant bacteria, showcasing the potential life-saving impact of this research.
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