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December 17, 2025
Amazon appoints longtime AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org
DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet.
TL;DR
- Amazon is establishing a new AI-focused organization.
- Peter DeSantis, a longtime AWS executive, will lead the new organization.
- The organization will be responsible for Amazon's AI models (like Nova), silicon development, and quantum computing.
- This initiative aims to make AI tools faster and more efficient.
- Amazon has recently emphasized its commitment to AI for enterprise use.
- The company is making significant investments in AI infrastructure and startups, including a $50 billion investment in U.S. AI infrastructure and potential investments in OpenAI and Anthropic.
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