Amazon exceeded Q3 revenue expectations fueled by AWS cloud computing and fall sales events.
CEO Andy Jassy's earnings call focused on three areas:
1) Placing AI monetization in the context of AWS as well as consumer-facing apps;
2) Aggressive strategy for Amazon Pharmacy;
3) Refreshed line of Alexa devices.
Artificial intelligence (AI) was mentioned as part of existing products, applications, and services.
Amazon's AI business has triple-digit growth YoY, with a multibillion-dollar revenue run rate. AWS has released twice as many machine learning and generative AI features as other cloud providers in the past 18 months.
Amazon to expand its prescription fulfillment to 20 more cities next year with the aim of offering a better customer experience for pharmacy services.
The new Alexa device will place orders and payments via voice interactions.
Jassy believes AI can handle order, delivery, and payments.
Amazon's net sales increased 11% to $158.9 billion QoQ.