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Amazon's AI Strategy Sparks Frustration Among Engineers

2/11/2026

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Amazon.com, Inc.'s relationship with Anthropic, a major AI startup, is strained by policies restricting Claude Code and by opaque approval processes.
Employees must obtain formal approval to use Claude Code for production, fueling frustration among about 1,500 workers.
Amazon directs teams to prioritize its in-house tool, Kiro, despite concerns it may hinder productivity.
Many engineers argue Claude Code outperforms Kiro, complicating efforts to promote AWS Bedrock with third-party tools.

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Story summary

Amazon.com, Inc.'s relationship with Anthropic, a major AI startup, is strained by policies restricting Claude Code and by opaque approval processes.
Employees must obtain formal approval to use Claude Code for production, fueling frustration among about 1,500 workers.
Amazon directs teams to prioritize its in-house tool, Kiro, despite concerns it may hinder productivity.
Many engineers argue Claude Code outperforms Kiro, complicating efforts to promote AWS Bedrock with third-party tools.