Amazon’s (AMZN) AWS is previewing a new AI-powered coding tool called Kiro. The tool is designed to help developers write software more easily with the help of artificial intelligence. Indeed, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on X that Kiro “has a chance to transform how developers build software.” This launch comes shortly after Google (GOOGL) announced that it is hiring the staff from AI coding startup Windsurf as part of a $2.4 billion technology licensing deal. Google plans to use this move to make its Gemini AI models more helpful for software developers.
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It is worth noting that Amazon, Google, and Microsoft (MSFT) are all getting more involved in a trend that is called vibe coding, where developers give minimal instructions and AI takes care of most of the coding. In fact, Microsoft recently added an “agent mode” to its Visual Studio Code editor for this purpose. AWS admits that vibe coding can be confusing right now, especially when it’s hard to track decisions or explain them to a team. However, Kiro helps make things easier by letting developers define what their software needs to do before any code is written.
This is done by creating system designs, task lists, and diagrams that show how data will flow through the app. It is worth noting that for now, Kiro only works in English, but other languages are coming. In addition, the tool is powered by AI models from Anthropic, which Amazon supports, with more model options expected soon. AWS says that it will offer free and premium versions after the preview, and that paying users’ content won’t be used to train models, although free users can opt out as well.
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Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on Amazon stock based on 44 Buys and one Hold assigned in the past three months. Furthermore, the average AMZN stock price target of $250.95 per share implies 11.2% upside potential from current levels.
