Amazon adds AI heavyweight Andrew Ng to board of directors as Jassy says it may be biggest tech breakthrough ‘perhaps since the internet’
Fortune
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Summary
Amazon has announced the appointment of AI pioneer Andrew Ng to its board of directors, highlighting the company's intensified focus on artificial intelligence amidst a competitive tech landscape. Ng, a prominent figure in AI and managing director at AI Fund, will take the seat vacated by former MTV CEO Judy McGrath. This move underlines Amazon's commitment to leading in generative AI technologies, which CEO Andy Jassy identifies as a potential major pillar for the company, comparing its impact to that of the internet and cloud computing.
