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Inside Amazon's AI video generator | Kabir Bedi
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What if creating a professional video for your business was as simple as a single click?
We're joined by Kabir Bedi, Head of Product for Image and Video Generation at Amazon Ads, to discuss how generative AI is making that a reality. He provides an inside look at Amazon's mission to democratize video advertising, empowering everyone from mom-and-pop shops to large enterprises with their innovative video generator that evolved from simply showing products to showcasing them in realistic, multi-scene lifestyle settings.
Kabir shares key insights into the engineering culture that powers this innovation, built on deep customer obsession and a dynamic, experimental mindset. He explains why bringing the entire team—including engineers and scientists—into direct conversations with users was a game-changer for their development process. Plus, listen as Kabir explains why a "learn and be curious" mindset is the key to thriving in this new landscape of AI-driven product development.
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- The DevEx guide to AI-driven software development
- Download: The 6 trends shaping the future of AI-driven development
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Referenced in today's show:
- Meta's $100M poaching project
- “Real strength is not in poaching rather it’s in growing, retaining and respecting the people you already have.” -
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