As Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) reports Q2 with AWS, AI spending and Big Tech comparisons in focus, the company juggles a $2.5B FTC settlement, AI hiring cuts amid Nova and Bedrock advances, seller AI-tag rules, labor pacts, Business growth and Prime Video redesigns while pledging AI data center costs.

Previous Week Recap

  • Amazon Q2 Preview: AWS Revenue Focus: Amazon (AMZN) reports Q2 results this week. Traders watch AWS revenue ~$40B, AI-related spending and growth metrics, and how AMZN’s numbers compare within the big tech earnings cycle.
  • Amazon FTC Settlement Details: Amazon (AMZN) agreed to a $2.5B FTC settlement: $1.5B refunds, $1B penalty. Eligible U.S. Prime members (specific signup/cancel window, 3–9 benefits) can claim up to $51 by Jul 27, 2026.
  • Amazon Cuts AGI Roles, Invests in Nova: Amazon cut undisclosed AGI roles in late July as part of cost-focused realignment; company affirmed continued investment in Nova models, AWS generative AI and AI integration; stock dipped after news
  • Amazon Nation Pact With Italian Unions: Amazon (AMZN) and Italian unions signed a national pact for 57 sites covering leave rules, hourly parental leave options, employee rights and limits on using video surveillance for discipline.
  • Amazon Mandates AI Image Tagging: Amazon requires third-party sellers to tag images and videos with AI-generated people via metadata and will add an on-listing indicator; excludes AI-altered real people and fictional characters.
  • Amazon Business On Track For $60B: AMZN: Amazon Business on track for about $60B in annual merchandise sales, up ~71% from 2023, driven by stronger corporate and enterprise demand.
  • EU Gatekeeper Label Sparks Critique: EU lawmakers criticized the Digital Markets Act for labeling Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) a gatekeeper, questioned why some Chinese rivals were excluded, and warned of possible U.S. retaliatory action.
  • AWS Adds Claude Opus 5: AMZN: AWS added Claude Opus 5 on Amazon Bedrock and Claude Platform, now live in US East (N. Virginia), Asia Pacific (Melbourne) and Europe (Ireland, Stockholm).
  • Bezos Orders Prime Video Redesign: Amazon's Jeff Bezos ordered a Prime Video redesign (project Lighthouse) to boost AI-driven personalization after initial plan fell short; change targets Prime Video’s 200M+ users, per report.
  • Amazon Pledges AI Data Center Costs: Amazon (AMZN) pledged to cover energy and infrastructure costs for AI data centers. The nonbinding pledge now includes many signatories and covers about 80% of U.S. delivered power.

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