Amazon is constructing a colossal data center in Indiana, spanning 1,200 acres and designed to support AI operations in collaboration with Anthropic. This facility will consume 2.2 gigawatts of electricity, marking a significant leap in the scale of data centers as the tech industry races to accommodate the growing demands of artificial intelligence.

Amazon has significantly upgraded its voice assistant Alexa with new AI technology, allowing for more natural and fluid conversations similar to human interaction. The transition to a large language model has faced various technical challenges, but it promises to enhance Alexa's ability to handle complex requests and improve overall user experience.