Changelog Interviews Werner Vogels predicts the future
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Dec 4, 2025 In this fascinating discussion, Werner Vogels, Amazon CTO and architect of AWS, predicts a future where companionship may involve consumer robots, addressing loneliness, especially among the elderly. He emphasizes the urgency of transitioning to quantum-safe encryption as technologies advance. Vogels also highlights the evolving role of developers, urging continuous learning and a blend of deep and broad skills. Curious minds will find insights into using AI responsibly and the importance of nurturing innovation through curiosity.
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Fractional Gas Solves A Daily Need
- Werner recounts Cocoa Networks in Kenya letting people buy fractional gas so day laborers can cook.
- He uses the example to show small tech innovations solving real human problems.
Robots Become Real Companions
- Werner Vogels describes elder care robotics in Japan and how people treat robots like pets, naming Roombas and refusing replacements.
- He shares examples like huggable robots in hospitals improving children's willingness to engage with doctors.
Begin Post‑Quantum Migration Today
- Start migrating to post-quantum or quantum-resistant cryptography now to protect long-lived sensitive data.
- Treat data harvesting by adversaries as a present threat because they'll decrypt once quantum capability exists.