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Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US crackdown, source says​

Amazon chief Andy Jassy was among tech leaders who raised concerns about security risks in Anthropic’s most advanced AI models this week, a source told Reuters.
Amazon chief Andy Jassy was among tech leaders who raised concerns about security risks in Anthropic’s most advanced AI models this week, a source told Reuters.

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When is Amazon Prime Day 2026 in Singapore: All you need to know

What to expect for Amazon Prime Day 2026
What to expect for Amazon Prime Day 2026

Amazon moves Prime Day back to June for World Cup and 250th anniversary of US independence

Amazon held Prime Day in July for the past five years.
Amazon held Prime Day in July for the past five years.

Australian regulator orders Amazon, others to remove banned magnetic toys

The ACCC is investigating the supply of banned toys and games containing small high-powered magnets, including “magnetic chess” and “magnetic battle chess” products.
The ACCC is investigating the supply of banned toys and games containing small high-powered magnets, including “magnetic chess” and “magnetic battle chess” products.

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds

An aerial view shows an illegal gold mine in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover in the municipality of Itaituba, Brazil, on May 20.
An aerial view shows an illegal gold mine in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover in the municipality of Itaituba, Brazil, on May 20.

Australian watchdog sues Amazon unit over children’s backpack safety

Amazon is accused of supplying children’s “Unicorn Toddler Backpacks” that were not compliant with mandatory safety standards for button batteries.
Amazon is accused of supplying children’s “Unicorn Toddler Backpacks” that were not compliant with mandatory safety standards for button batteries.

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019

In the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, where deforestation slowed by 23.5 per cent, five trees are still felled every second.
In the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, where deforestation slowed by 23.5 per cent, five trees are still felled every second.

Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers

The logo of Amazon is pictured at a company logistics center in Carquefou near Nantes, westren France, on May 6.
The logo of Amazon is pictured at a company logistics center in Carquefou near Nantes, westren France, on May 6.

Amazon cuts some jobs in Singapore as business focus shifts

A small number of roles in Amazon Singapore’s Stores organisation will be cut.
A small number of roles in Amazon Singapore’s Stores organisation will be cut.

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