Amazon wants to boost ten generative AI startups around the globe

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  • Now, seven years later, Amazon has another AI accelerator — this time led by Amazon Web Services with a focus on the newest zeitgeist: generative artificial intelligence.Announced today, AWS has created a 10-week program for generative AI startups around the globe.
  • Applications are open for the next two weeks and 10 startups will be chosen, the company says.AWS will not invest in the startups and does not yet have an AI/ML investment arm, it tells TechCrunch.
  • Amazon’s first foray into the world of accelerator programs, designed to help early-stage startups build and launch, was focused on conversational AI back in 2016.
  • Generative AI startup founders within the cohort can expect to have access to AI models and tools as well as machine learning stack optimization and custom go-to-market advice.
  • Generative AI, says Rob Ferguson, AWS’ global head of AI/ML Startups, has unlocked new developments and creativity.
  • There’s also a Demo Day in San Francisco at the end of the program.Accepted startups will receive up to $300,000 in AWS credits to help build their companies.
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