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Maybe, but there are very real costs associated with running those servers, so it’s not totally imaginary money.

• chowchowchow 3y ago
  Of course. I didn't say AWS credits were cost-free to Amazon.
  • nicce 3y ago
    I wonder what are the real costs when compared to stated "gift card". Probably the biggest secret AWS has. Since there is air in the numbers, I wonder how much it increases artificial value of the relevant parties. Is Amazon getting more leverage over the company with less real money?
• CuriouslyC 3y ago
  Yes, but Amazon also gets a partner that helps guide their buildout of machine learning features in AWS, and endless dogfooding.
  • turnsout 3y ago
    Oh absolutely—there was a meeting of the minds, and both sides are getting value.
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