Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic

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Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic

Amazon has introduced a new AI model named Nova Act, which can perform tasks in a web browser autonomously. This launch positions Amazon in direct competition with established players like OpenAI and Anthropic, who have also developed similar AI agents. Nova Act aims to assist developers in creating AI software capable of executing multi-step tasks without supervision.

The release of Nova Act is part of Amazon's broader strategy to invest in generative AI technologies. The company has been rolling out various AI products, including Trainium chips and a marketplace for third-party models called Bedrock. Additionally, Amazon is revamping its digital assistant, Alexa, to incorporate advanced AI capabilities.

• Amazon's Nova Act competes with AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic.

• Nova Act aims to automate multi-step tasks for users in web browsers.

Key AI Terms Mentioned in this Article

AI Agent

AI agents are software that can perform tasks autonomously, as demonstrated by Nova Act.

Generative AI

Generative AI refers to technologies that create content, which Amazon is heavily investing in.

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

AGI refers to AI that can perform any intellectual task a human can, a focus for Amazon's internal team.

Companies Mentioned in this Article

Amazon

Amazon is launching Nova Act as part of its strategy to enhance AI capabilities across its services.

OpenAI

OpenAI has developed similar AI tools like Operator, which automate various online tasks.

Anthropic

Anthropic, backed by Amazon, released a tool that interprets computer screens and executes tasks.

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