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AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big.

Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business. But to do that it will have to continue on its capex spending spree, its CEO said Thursday.

  • Andy Jassy, AWS CEO, predicts AWS could become a $1T business
  • Amazon plans to spend $220B on capital expenditures in 2026 and beyond
  • AWS revenue grew 39% year-over-year, forecasted 40% growth in 2027 and 2028

AI

Poverty in the age of plenty: The paradox of AI

We are approaching a world in which intelligence is abundant, information is virtually free and machines can do in seconds what once took humans months. But strangely, the more technologically advanced we become, the less we perceive what truly matters. We have more ways to communicate but feel more disconnected.

World

Pair preps for weekend test in Kelowna

KELOWNA, B.C. — Their first spin around the ice at Skate Canada International on Thursday was a mix of business and pleasure for Winnipeg pair skaters Ava Kemp and Yohnatan […]

  • Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov practiced at Skate Canada International in Kelowna.
  • They adapted to NHL-sized ice surface and discussed soft ice challenges.
  • Their families will attend their Friday opener at the senior Grand Prix event.

Science

The high school hunt: A guide to NYC’s complex admissions process

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Applying to high school in New York City is daunting: Eighth graders can choose from 700 programs in 400 schools across the five boroughs.

Business

Huntington: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Capital reallocation away from soft-margin consumer loans funds both technology investments and shareholder returns.

  • HBAN aims 20%+ EPS growth by 2027 while reallocating capital
  • Focus shifting to commercial opportunities, higher-yielding loans
  • Expanding into Texas, Carolinas to capitalize on booming metros

Culture

DCU’s Batman ‘Isn’t Far Away’ From Getting Cast, James Gunn Says

"One of the things that excites me about casting Batman is being able to pick a Batman who’s actually the best actor for that role," the DC Studios co-chief adds The post DCU’s Batman ‘Isn’t Far Away’…

  • DCU Batman casting imminent, not finalized yet
  • James Gunn confirms Batman not far away from being cast
  • Batman to be around same age as Superman in DCU
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