Axios

A deal with OpenAI could put Amazon first to market with a new type of AI service for developers — but the two companies will have to tread carefully to avoid running afoul of OpenAI's deal with Microsoft.

Why it matters: If successful, Amazon Web Services could land in the more enviable position at the leading edge of generative AI rather than being forced to compete mainly by delivering models more cheaply than rival clouds.

Former President Bill Clinton testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and "did nothing wrong" during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Friday.

Why it matters: Clinton's testimony marks the first time that a former president has been compelled to testify before a congressional committee under subpoena.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote in a memo to staff that he will draw the same red lines that sparked a high-stakes fight between rival Anthropic and the Pentagon: no AI for mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons.

Why it matters: If other leading firms like Google follow suit, this could massively complicate the Pentagon's efforts to replace Anthropic's Claude, which was the first model integrated into the military's most sensitive work.