Takeshi Numoto

Pumped to announce our new Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator. Working with MIT Solve and Newlab, we’ll help startups scale innovations that can transform our devices’ environmental impact. If you're working on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, or breakthrough decarbonization technology, this 16-week program offers direct access to Amazon's expertise and resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUDiSq5T

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Microsoft's Women in Manufacturing community is launching a new free online series called Manufacturing Latest Trends, and we’re excited to kick things off tomorrow, December 4, with a fireside chat featuring Ulrich Homann, CVP and Distinguished Architect at Microsoft, about emerging trends in Manufacturing. Uli will share where the industry is headed next, covering four key shifts shaping the future of Manufacturing: intermittently connected factories, AI-native automation, standardized industrial data, and open & interoperable platforms. The session will wrap with an open Q&A so you can bring your questions and join the conversation. Hope you can join! 📅 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM CET 👉 Sign up here to join the session: https://lnkd.in/gmmnd6YV

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When industry leaders come together, transformation happens at an entirely new level. Today’s announcement between Cisco and NVIDIA is a game-changer. This expanded partnership will help organizations build an AI-powered future with the confidence, security, and scale enterprises need. Huge congratulations to Jeetu Patel, and the incredible teams at Cisco and NVIDIA for leading the charge. Read more about how Cisco and NVIDIA are propelling AI into the Enterprise. https://lnkd.in/ePUTm5iT 

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AI is changing how we shop—and it’s happening faster than we expected. With Copilot + Bing, we’ve seen the path to purchase shrink by 30%. That’s not just efficiency—it’s a shift in how people make decisions. Retailers are catching on fast, and we’re already experimenting with brand-immersive experiences in Copilot. The future of commerce? It’s conversational, and AI is leading the way. Microsoft’s Paul Longo shared more on this at CES—check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gy4gmjDP

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Years ago in Stanford's robotics lab, I was teaching robots "mundane" tasks like making coffee. Today, as enterprise leaders learn to manage AI digital labor to automate tasks, those early robotics lessons feel more relevant than ever. In my latest blog, I explore the fascinating convergence of physical and digital AI that’s emerging today, and what it means for the future of work. Would love for you to read— and better yet, share how you see AI and robotics reshaping your industry. #FutureOfWork #AI #EnterpriseAI #Robotics https://sforce.co/4gQEjgl

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New episode of The Coursera Podcast is live! We sat down with Valerie Singer, General Manager of AWS Global Education, to talk about how organizations are navigating technology transformation and workforce development in the age of AI. 👉🏼 Tune in to the episode: https://lnkd.in/dXx5Z8UX Drawing on insights from From Cloud to AI: How Tech Leaders Are Investing in Skills Development to Drive Transformation, a new global survey from Coursera and Amazon Web Services (AWS), Valerie shares why cloud and cybersecurity remain foundational to AI transformation, how hands-on learning is shaping the next generation of tech talent, and why AI literacy matters for everyone—not just technical roles. She also highlights how AWS is partnering globally to close skills gaps and expand opportunity, from professional certificates with Coursera to programs serving underserved communities. Whether you’re a business leader, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode offers practical lessons on how to build resilient teams and unlock opportunity through skills. We also cover: ⚡ Why cloud infrastructure is the bedrock for AI at scale 🔧 How hands-on learning and customization are reshaping training 🌱 AWS initiatives to bridge skills gaps in underserved communities 🧩 Why AI literacy matters across both technical and non-technical roles ✨ Lessons from workforce development models driving equity and access 👉🏼 Tune in to the episode: https://lnkd.in/dXx5Z8UX +++ Explore AWS Professional Certificates and Specializations on Coursera, from Generative AI Applications to Cloud Solutions Architecture, and start building the skills to power innovation and productivity at scale.

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AI is no longer limited to the cloud. It's in our homes, cars, offices and wearables.​ ​ A new MIT Technology Review report, produced in partnership with Arm, explores how heterogenous compute is making distributed AI possible, supporting smarter and more secure user experiences.​ ​ To further AI innovation, discover why this trajectory must continue 👇

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What won’t change matters just as much as what will! Jeff Bezos once said: “Don’t ask what will change in the next 10 years—ask what won’t.” That mindset deeply shaped my thinking during my time at #Amazon. While we chase innovation and adapt to change, it’s the unchanging expectations—like speed, trust, and value—that should ground us. But here’s the balance: embrace change boldly, as long as it serves what customers will always care about. Here are 3 timeless + timely tips: 1️⃣ Deliver Consistently – Trust is earned by showing up reliably, every time. 2️⃣ Evolve With Purpose – Innovate, but stay anchored in what matters most to your customers. 3️⃣ Respect Time & Attention – Whether through speed or simplicity, this never stops mattering. And even as #AI reshapes how we operate, it’s still the timeless needs—speed, trust, value—that will separate brands that thrive from those that fade. What’s one customer truth you think will never change? 👇 #Leadership #Business #Strategy #Innovation #Culture

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Last week, we released the 2025 Work Trend Index—and the response has been incredible. I’ve loved hearing from customers and partners about how the data is sparking real conversations around the rise of the Frontier Firm—organizations that are reimagining work with AI at the core.   This year’s report marks a turning point: 82% of leaders say 2024 is a pivotal year to rethink strategy and operations, and 81% expect AI agents to be deeply integrated into workflows within the next 12 to 18 months. We’re seeing the shift from experimentation to real transformation—where AI evolves from a helpful assistant to a digital colleague, and eventually a key driver of entire business processes.   Thanks to Fast Company for the thoughtful coverage of the report and this new chapter of work. The road ahead is full of potential—and AI, when applied with intention, can help every organization become a Frontier Firm. https://lnkd.in/gAEV9Y_H

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Agentic AI will create a ~$1 trillion global market for agentic AI services globally. This is an incredible opportunity for our partner ecosystem to lead and define the category. 90%+ of enterprises are planning to deploy agentic AI in the next three years. To seize this opportunity, software and services firms must evolve. Our latest analysis includes a strategic framework to shift from implementation to co-designing transformative workflows and innovating commercially. Read my thoughts on where the biggest opportunities are across different industries to develop custom agents on our leading AI platform, commercialize through the Google Cloud Agent Marketplace and make available to users on Agentspace: https://lnkd.in/gjF_PZxc

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