Amazon.com News - March 19, 2026
Amazon Acquires Robotics Startup Rivr to Bolster Delivery Automation
Amazon has acquired Rivr, a Zurich-based autonomous robotics startup formerly known as Swiss-Mile, in a move to enhance its automated delivery capabilities....
Amazon Launches Alexa+ in UK, Marking First European AI Expansion
Amazon launched its next-generation AI assistant, Alexa+, in the United Kingdom. This release marks the product's first debut in the European market. The...
OpenAI Secures AWS Government Deal; Anthropic Eyes Private Equity Venture
OpenAI partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to sell AI models to U.S. government agencies. The deal covers both classified and unclassified federal work...
Amazon launches AI-powered Alexa+ in UK, offering free access for Prime members
Amazon launched its generative AI voice assistant, Alexa+, in the United Kingdom. This rollout marks the service's first availability in Europe. The revamped...
Microsoft Weighs Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Amazon Over Exclusive Cloud Breach
Microsoft is reportedly considering legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a potential breach of their exclusive cloud partnership. The dispute centers on...