Amazon Web Services Launches New Organization for Generative AI Development
In response to the growing demand for generative AI technology, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the creation of a new organization called “Next Generation Developer Experience.” The organization’s mission is to revolutionize how customers build on AWS using generative AI.
In an internal email sent by top AWS executive Peter DeSantis, he stated, “Generative AI looks to be the next major technological disruption. And I’m excited and confident that AWS will be a central player in this next wave of exciting transformation.” DeSantis also mentioned that the new organization will be led by Deepak Singh, a seasoned Amazon executive who previously oversaw AWS containers and serverless products.
AWS has already introduced products like Bedrock, which provides access to foundation models through an API, and CodeWhisperer, a generative AI-powered coding companion. The company is actively exploring generative AI tools across various teams to enhance builder productivity.
The Next Generation Developer Experience organization includes teams such as CodeWhisperer, Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and Code Suite, each reporting to Deepak Singh. Additionally, AWS vice president of developers Adam Seligman will join the organization to develop developer-focused tools.
DeSantis emphasized the importance of enabling a broader group of builders to develop applications on AWS using generative AI. He expressed the desire to tap into the passion and expertise of internal builders and leaders to accelerate progress in this area.
During an internal staff meeting, Adam Selipsky, Amazon’s cloud boss, hinted at further expansion of the Next Generation Developer Experience team. Despite recent layoffs and hiring freezes, AWS is still actively hiring in key priority areas like AI.
An Amazon representative stated that the company has been utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence for over 25 years in nearly every aspect of its operations. They added that Amazon is leading the industry in AI and has a significant number of unique capabilities already available or in development for customers.
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