Amazon To Pour Nearly $100 Billion Into AI In 2025

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Amazon plans to invest about $100 billion in artificial intelligence initiatives this year, surpassing Microsoft and Alphabet, according to Benzinga. CEO Andy Jassy announced the move during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, noting that $26.3 billion was already spent in the fourth quarter of 2024 across all business areas. Most of the 2025 investment will go to Amazon Web Services, which operates data centers and cloud tools. Amazon reported $187.8 billion in Q4 revenue, up 10% year-over-year, slightly beating forecasts. The company expects lower sales next quarter. Shares dropped 4.05% after hours to $229.16 after rising 1.13% during the day.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Amazon plans to invest about $100 billion in artificial intelligence initiatives this year,

00:06surpassing Microsoft and Alphabet, according to Benzinga.

00:09CEO Andy Jassy announced the move during the company's fourth quarter earnings call,

00:13noting $26.3 billion was already spent in the fourth quarter of 2024 across all business areas.

00:19Most of the 2025 investment will go to Amazon Web Services,

00:22which operates data centers and cloud tools.

00:24Amazon reported $187.8 billion in Q4 revenue.

00:27Up 10% year-over-year, slightly beating forecasts.

00:31The company expects lower sales next quarter.

00:33Shares drop 4.05% after hours to $229.16, after rising 1.13% during the day.

00:41For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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