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Smart Communications launches localized AI service using AWS, OpenAI, and Anthropic models

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What happened

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Smart Communications and Amihan Global Strategies launched AI.Smart, a localized AI workspace for Smart and TNT subscribers. The service is powered by Amazon Web Services and uses Amazon Bedrock to provide access to various AI models, including OpenAI and Anthropic's Claude. Users can purchase credit packs, starting at P49, to use the AI features without needing a credit card.

From manilatimes.net

Why it matters

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The service provides a new, localized distribution channel for advanced AI models to the mass market. This integration could drive increased usage and revenue for Amazon Web Services and the AI model providers, including OpenAI and Anthropic.

From manilatimes.net

Who's involved

Smart CommunicationsWireless communications provider launching the AI workspace for its subscribers
Amazon Web ServicesProvides the cloud computing infrastructure powering the AI service
OpenAIOne of the advanced AI models integrated into the service
AnthropicOne of the advanced AI models integrated into the service

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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AnthropicSpeculative
Anthropic could see increased demand for its models through the AI.Smart platform.
OpenAISpeculative
OpenAI could see increased demand for its models through the AI.Smart platform.
AmazonSpeculative
Amazon could see its core profit engine benefit from increased AWS usage.

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The entities involved

Amazon Web Services
subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms on a metered pay-as-you-go basis
- Amazon is leveraging AI and strategic shifts to reduce operational costs and launch a new efficiency platform for AWS.Mon 16:07
- Amazon and Google began construction of data centers in Montgomery County, Missouri, amid resident opposition.Mon 08:36
Smart Communications
wireless communications service provider in the Philippines

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OpenAI
American artificial intelligence research organization
- Leaders call for international cooperation on AI risks, tech leaders call for oversight, and the CMA proposes stricter search engine choice requirements.Mon 17:41
- Experts, including Dario Amodei at Cornell University, warned about the power and limits of AI, specifically citing risks of AI taking control of the internet.Mon 17:41
Anthropic
American artificial intelligence corporation
- The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
- An administration order issued by the Trump administration on January 1, 2026, cited national security concerns regarding Anthropic.Mon 17:49

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