AWS CEO discusses data center opposition and Netflix's reliance on cloud services
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What happened
AWS CEO Matt Garman stated that services like Netflix rely on data centers that are facing increasing opposition in America. Garman emphasized the need for Amazon to be more transparent about the beneficial role these data centers play. Netflix has utilized AWS for the vast majority of its computing since 2016.
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Why it matters
Garman previously warned that if data center moratoriums are enacted, they could stifle the nation's largest infrastructure buildout and risk the U.S. losing the global AI race. His comments underscore the industry's effort to respond to political pushback against data centers.
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Who's involved
- AmazonProvides the cloud services (AWS) that Netflix relies on for its operations.
- NetflixA streaming service that runs the vast majority of its computing on AWS.
- Netflix, Inc.The formal corporate entity operating the Netflix brand.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Amazon
American multinational technology company
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
Related events
- Streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon are competing for consumer attention.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is identified as a cloud platform belonging to Amazon.
- Crunchyroll and Netflix are competing for global streaming market share.
- Amazon movies are stored in data centers used by Apple users, and both major political parties share disdain for data centers.
- Nielsen tracks viewership across major streaming services including HBO, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, while Alan Ritchson leads a series on Amazon Prime Video.