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Amazon, AI, and the cloud: A reality check, with Corey Quinn of 'Last Week in AWS'
Feb 8, 2025
Corey Quinn, chief cloud economist at The Duckbill Group and host of multiple podcasts, dives deep into the cloud computing landscape. He tackles the buzz around Amazon's AI advancements and the financial realities behind managing AWS costs. Quinn contrasts AI hype with steady cloud adoption, and examines competitive dynamics among tech giants. He shares insights on financial strategies for individuals and discusses the balance companies seek in generative AI adoption. It's a witty yet informative take on the current state of cloud technology.
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- Corey Quinn emphasizes that while there is significant hype around AI, companies should focus on validating its practical applications before large-scale integration.
- The podcast highlights the trend toward a multi-cloud strategy as organizations explore different platforms to optimize their AI model deployment and cloud efficiency.
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The AI Hype and Cloud Adoption Landscape
The podcast discusses the overwhelming hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on cloud adoption. Many companies are feeling pressured to integrate AI into their operations, fearing they are lagging behind competitors. However, Corey Quinn points out that AI adoption differs from cloud adoption, as the latter did not come with the same sense of urgency. While there are some promising AI applications, the general sentiment among clients suggests that the excitement may not translate into immediate practical applications or significant changes in business processes.
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