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AI video generation is getting shockingly good.
In a couple of years, anyone will be able to create a movie from a smartphone- we're entering a whole new era of film.
Here are some of the best examples I've seen:
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Stowing is a major component of Amazon’s operations, and one that seemed like an unsolvable problem from a robotic automation perspective, due to the dexterity required — until now. Find out how Amazon Robotics scientists are teaching robots to do what once seemed impossible. #ML
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Registration has opened for @AmazonreMARS taking place June 21-24 in Las Vegas. Event explores advancements and practical applications of #ML, automation, #robotics, and space. Learn more about the event and some of the featured speakers. #reMARS #AWS amazon.science/latest-news/r…
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Deep learning is "a ball of mud accumulating all of AI," says Amazon VP and distinguished scientist @nikkostrom. Integrating symbolic reasoning and learning efficiently from interactions with the world are two of its major remaining challenges, he says. amazon.science/blog/whats-ne…
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.@tomcostellonbc takes an exclusive look at Amazon’s sophisticated networks of computers, robots, trucks and planes to pull off fast deliveries, as well as software that anticipates what you’ll order before you buy.
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Also got to visit our robotic Air Hub sort center today which is very cool and the technical foundation for what we are installing in ground sort centers and the national air hub at CVG.
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Our custom electric delivery 🚚 vehicles are starting to hit the road.
Kickoff in Los Angeles ➡️ 15 new cities in 2021.
Powered by @Rivian. amzn.to/3jby2j3
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This fall @Amazon is deploying 10 new battery electric vehicles 🚚⚡from Lion Electric — part of our sustainable trucking logistics that support the #ClimatePledge. More here: amzn.to/3iolio6
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Wearing a seatbelt isn’t a political statement. Not smoking indoors isn’t a political statement. And putting on a mask isn't a political statement.
This is about following the science and taking care of ourselves and our neighbors. #MaskUpWA
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Pretty cool...
Welcome to the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world.
@amazon, #NHLSeattle & @oakviewgroup are excited to announce a partnership to name our future home Climate Pledge Arena & use our platform to take action against climate change → bit.ly/ClimatePledgeArena202…
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To support our WA neighbors tune into @Twitch tonight at 7PM PDT for the All In WA: A Concert for COVID19 Relief by Presenting Sponsor @Amazon with Pearl Jam, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Dave Matthews, Brandi Carlile, Macklemore, Ciara and more blog.aboutamazon.com/communi…
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*What* will it take for us to refuse to accept these unjust killings of black people? How many people must die, how many generations must endure, how much eyewitness video is required? What else do we need? We need better than what we're getting from courts and political leaders.
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We’re donating delivery services to serve 6 million meals across the U.S., helping vulnerable families and seniors get groceries. We’ve collaborated with the city of Baltimore to help those who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 get easy access to food.
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Our Amazon Air network continues to transport PPE across the country for employees and communities on the front lines of the pandemic. ✈️
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Breakthroughs around #COVID19 will arrive faster when everyone can access & experiment w/ #data on the pandemic. That's why today we made public the #AWS COVID-19 #datalake, a central repository for up-to-date & curated datasets related to the virus. aws.amazon.com/blogs/big-dat…
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Amazon Air flights are transporting masks across the country to ensure all sites in our operations network have them by early this week. Check out the supply delivery on our blog. amzn.to/2RdLupH
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An update on our grocery offerings in light of COVID-19. See how we’re caring employees and keeping stores clean and safe. amzn.to/2JjwYbD
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With the #AWS Diagnostic Development Initiative, we're helping customers bring better, more accurate #COVID19 #diagnostic solutions to market – faster detection enables faster treatment, containment, & in time will help shorten the course of this epidemic. cnbc.com/2020/03/20/coronavi…
