AWS unveiled a suite of new AI agent tools at re:Invent 2025, but the question remains: can Amazon truly close the gap with the leading AI innovators? While the cloud giant is making significant investments in enterprise AI, showcasing its third-generation chip and offering database discounts that earned cheers from developers, it still strives to demonstrate its competitive edge beyond core infrastructure.
This week on Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane delve into the ROI of AI agents, the impending clash between Hollywood and generative AI, and why everyone is eager to create their own version of Spotify Wrapped.
Tune into the full episode for insights on:
- The clear distinctions Hollywood filmmakers are establishing between performance capture technology and artificial intelligence, alongside another failed endeavor to regulate AI.
- Nothing’s recent $5 million community funding initiative and the debate over whether allowing consumer investment truly fosters community or merely generates IPO buzz.
- Autolane’s successful $7.4 million fundraising for developing a system akin to “air traffic control for autonomous vehicles.”
- The competition among platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and others, as they vie for viral attention with their year-end “Wrapped” features.
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