Polygon Labs officially announced on X platform that Amazon Cloud has added Polygon PoS in Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) Access, allowing developers to more easily develop and launch dApps. AMB Access Polygon provides instant serverless access to Polygon PoS mainnet and public preview version of Mumbai testnet without the need for dedicated blockchain infrastructure. (Access during the public preview period is free, but standard AWS data transfer fees still apply)

According to Bloomberg News, Amazon will invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic, becoming a key partner in the field of generating artificial intelligence and demonstrating its trust in the popular startup company.As part of the deal, Anthropic will transfer most of its software to Amazon Web Services data centers and use the cloud computing company's local chips to train models to support chatbots and other applications.

E-commerce giant Amazon is launching a generative AI tool for sellers on its platform. The tool will generate recommended copy for products. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy previously stated that multiple generative AI projects, including e-commerce, are underway across the company's businesses.

Amazon is reportedly developing its own NFT marketplace, and now Amazon Prime subscribers can already claim free NFTs through the Prime Gaming portal. These NFTs can be used in current blockchain games and include playable characters, outfits, and skins. Currently available NFTs include those for the games Mojo Melee and Blankos Block Party. <br>

Jane Friedman, an author and professor, has been unsuccessful in getting Amazon to remove books falsely attributed to her from their website. She believes the books were generated using AI and were listed without her consent. Despite reporting the issue to Amazon, the company refused to remove the books without a trademark registration number. Friedman has called for measures to be put in place to verify authorship and prevent fraudulent books from being credited to them. The AMPTP negotiations collapsed due to the need for guardrails on generative AI, leading to a strike by members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA.

Top executives at Amazon, Meta, Apple, and AMD have all reported major investments in AI capabilities and applications in their latest quarterly earnings calls. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy highlighted AI as "at the heart of what we do," and stated that the company is working to implement AI across all of its businesses.

Mojo Melee, an NFT game built on Ethereum scaling network Polygon, has partnered with Amazon to offer free NFTs and in-game currency to Amazon Prime subscribers. The first offering is a free package that includes an NFT for champion character Gwyn Rockhopper and 885 Ore to Prime subscribers who create a new player account for Mojo Melee. The Amazon deal will last for six months and includes monthly drops of free in-game NFTs and other content for Prime subscribers. Amazon Prime Gaming has previously partnered with Mythical Games to offer NFT promotions for its play-and-create game Blankos Block Party.

According to a report by Bernstein, Reliance is expected to surpass Amazon and Flipkart in India's $150 billion e-commerce market due to its robust retail network, sweeping mobile network, holistic digital ecosystem, and "home field advantage" in a challenging regulatory landscape. Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, already operates the country's largest retail chain with over 18,000 stores and has made recent acquisitions of retail companies with a focus on e-commerce. In contrast, Flipkart is facing concerns as the country's smartphone shipments slow, and Amazon is losing ground in high-profit categories such as fashion. India's complex regulatory environment also poses a significant obstacle for Amazon and Flipkart, while Reliance's inventory-led model allows it to navigate these challenges with inventory control, pricing autonomy, and an enhanced customer experience.

As cryptocurrencies gain popularity, many are curious about using them to purchase Amazon gift cards. This article highlights the benefits of doing so, such as lower transaction fees, instant settlement, and protection against fraudulent chargebacks. Although Amazon doesn't accept crypto payments directly, buying gift cards with digital assets is a simple and secure way to use them on the platform. In fact, some platforms offer discounts for using cryptocurrency to purchase Amazon gift cards, which can provide additional incentives. This method also offers exposure to traditional markets and goods, making it a viable alternative to direct crypto payments.

Over 20,000 Pudgy Penguin Toys were sold on Amazon, resulting in sales of $500,000 within 48 hours. The collection includes plushie and figurine toys that have become an instant sensation. Pudgy Penguins also launched Pudgy World, an online portal that offers non-Web3 native consumers a gateway to the world of blockchain. Purchasers of a Pudgy Penguins toy will receive a special birth certificate that grants access to a trait box from the first season of Pudgy World, allowing them to connect and engage with fellow holders across the globe.