AWS:reInvent, Serverless and the Smiling Curve, AI Services

The opening keynote at AWS:reInvent was about serverless, which is a technical manifestation of how the Internet leads to smiling curves. Plus, AWS’s CEO comments on OpenAI.

Apple Earnings, Shopify Earnings

Apple’s earnings were fine, with a notable Services spike — is it from Google? Then, Shopify is back to the basics, and looking good for it.

Attenuating Innovation (AI)

Innovation required humility about the future and openness to what might be possible; Biden’s executive order proscribing AI development is the opposite, blocking progress and hindering the solutions to our greatest challenges.

ESPN Financials, NBA Spin, Jon Stewart vs. Apple

ESPN has released its financials, which show why they haven’t yet signed a new deal with the NBA. Amazon might bid, but the NBA’s product isn’t as compelling for streaming as it is for cable.

FTC Sues Amazon

The FTC is suing Amazon, and some of the complaints are compelling, but ultimately not convincing.