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Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced new generative AI enhancements for Amazon Connect, its cloud contact center solution. The updates include automated segmentation for proactive outreach, Amazon Q in Connect for AI-powered customer self-service, customizable AI guardrails, and new AI-powered agent evaluation tools. These features aim to deliver more personalized customer experiences, improve self-service capabilities, and enhance contact center efficiency. The solution supports over 10 million daily contact center interactions across thousands of customers, including Frontdoor, Fujitsu, GoStudent, Priceline, Pronetx, and University of Auckland.

Amazon has announced the expansion of Buy with Prime to SteveMadden.com, allowing Prime members to shop directly from Steve Madden's online store using their Prime benefits. The service offers fast, free delivery, easy returns, 24/7 shopper support, and convenient checkout. Merchants using Buy with Prime have seen an average 16% increase in revenue per shopper, with 50% of Prime members more likely to make repeat purchases from DTC sites offering Prime benefits. The service has helped reduce out-of-stock rates by 13% and improved inventory turnover by 24% for merchants using it alongside Amazon's fulfillment services.

Amazon has unveiled its Best Books of 2024, with Thomas Fuller's 'The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory' claiming the top spot. The inspiring narrative follows a deaf football team's journey from underdogs to champions. Liz Moore's 'The God of the Woods' and Percival Everett's 'James' secured second and third places respectively. The selection process involved Amazon Books Editors reading thousands of new releases throughout the year. The top 100 list spans various genres, including literature, mystery, romance, history, and children's books, offering recommendations for all types of readers.

Amazon announced its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday deal events running from November 21 through December 2, offering millions of deals across 35+ categories. Customers can expect up to 50% off on holiday items, electronics, home goods, toys, beauty products, and fashion from popular brands. New features include AI-powered shopping assistance through Rufus, AI Shopping Guides, and a Virtual Holiday Shop with 3D immersive experience. The event coincides with NFL Black Friday Football on Prime Video, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders. Prime members can enjoy free shipping on over 300 million items, with Same-Day or One-Day Delivery available on tens of millions of products.

Amazon (AMZN) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net sales increasing 11% to $158.9 billion. Operating income rose to $17.4 billion, up from $11.2 billion in Q3 2023. Net income reached $15.3 billion ($1.43 per diluted share), compared to $9.9 billion ($0.94 per share) year-over-year. AWS segment sales grew 19% to $27.5 billion. The company saw significant improvements across all segments, with North America sales up 9% to $95.5 billion and International sales increasing 12% to $35.9 billion. Operating cash flow increased 57% to $112.7 billion for the trailing twelve months.

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic partnership to enhance data center connectivity and optimize cloud technology delivery across the United States. Lumen will provide dedicated fiber infrastructure connecting AWS Regions and Local Zones, while implementing AWS technologies, including AI and machine learning, to modernize its systems. The collaboration aims to support high-bandwidth AI applications and enable dynamic network management. Lumen will migrate its IT and product platforms to AWS, utilizing Amazon Bedrock for network optimization and resource planning, working towards developing an AI-powered autonomous network platform.

Blue Duck Capital, a long/short equity investment manager and Amazon shareholder, has issued an open letter to Amazon's Board of Directors expressing concerns about the company's stock performance. The letter proposes several initiatives including: implementing a significant capital return program, improving AWS and retail business execution, increasing transparency on A.I. investment plans, better leveraging Whole Foods' market position, and realigning Amazon Studios' capital spending with viewership metrics.

Box and AWS have announced an expanded strategic partnership to enhance generative AI capabilities for enterprises. Box customers can now access foundation models through Amazon Bedrock, starting with Anthropic's Claude and Amazon Titan models. The integration includes a new Box connector for Amazon Q Business, enabling organizations to leverage their private data for AI-powered tasks like content generation, summarization, and information retrieval. The partnership aims to help various industries including financial services, media, law firms, nonprofits, and life sciences organizations to enhance their workflows while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Amazon has announced a new fuel savings benefit for Prime members, offering $0.10 per gallon savings at approximately 7,000 bp, Amoco, and ampm gas stations across the U.S. This could result in average savings of nearly $70 per year for Prime members. The company also plans to introduce an electric vehicle charging savings offer with bp pulse in 2025. To access the fuel savings, members need to activate the offer through amazon.com/fuelsavings and create a free earnify™ account with bp. This adds to Prime's existing benefits including fast delivery, entertainment services, and various shopping discounts.