Decoder with Nilay Patel Why CEO Matt Garman is willing to bet AWS on AI
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Jan 13, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Matt Garman, the CEO of Amazon Web Services, shares his journey from intern to leader. He reveals strategic shifts and the emphasis on innovation in the competitive AI landscape. The chat dives into AWS's plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and the critical role of custom chips in powering these initiatives. Garman also highlights the balance between embracing AI advancements and optimizing existing technologies, showcasing how AWS aims to navigate the evolving tech ecosystem.
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Netflix's Glitchy Stream
- Netflix, a major AWS customer, experienced glitches during a live-streamed fight.
- The glitches originated in Netflix's custom content delivery network (CDN), not AWS infrastructure.
Cloud Migration Opportunity
- Many large AWS customers still have a significant portion of their workloads on-premise.
- Growth opportunities exist in migrating these workloads and targeting new startups.
Team Structure for Agility
- Structure teams like microservices, with clear ownership and minimal coordination overhead.
- This promotes agility and speed, enabling faster responses to customer needs.