What is Amazon?

Amazon is a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is known for its online marketplace where consumers can buy a wide variety of goods and services. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. Amazon also produces consumer electronics such as Kindle e-readers, Echo devices, and Fire tablets, and offers subscription services like Amazon Prime for expedited shipping, streaming video, and other benefits.