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The biggest reason is probably security. This is not something you want to take chances with.

• syncsynchalt 6y ago
  That's my take too. They've gotten so far without this functionality that I have to wonder what finally tipped the balance into their offering it.
  • cperciva 6y ago
    My guess is that an important vendor is shipping AMIs without sshd, and they need an "emergency back door".
    • bigiain 6y ago
      <cynical hat> s/vendor is shipping AMIs without sshd, and they/TLA/