Amazon joins Microsoft in sending shocking message to employees - thestreet.com

Amazon shut down an internal AI leaderboard called KiroRank on May 29, joining Microsoft in sending a message to employees about AI usage. The leaderboard tracked token usage on Amazon's internal Kiro developer platform. A company spokesperson stated that KiroRank 'was never intended to promote the use of AI for usage's sake.'

KiroRank allowed employees to see how many tokens they used relative to others. The decision to discontinue it reflects a shift in how the company views metrics around AI adoption. Amazon's move follows a similar step by Microsoft, as both companies seek to adjust internal AI culture.

According to TheStreet's report, the shutdown is part of a broader trend among tech firms reassessing how they encourage AI use among employees. The article noted that both Amazon and Microsoft are communicating to staff that AI should be used thoughtfully rather than competitively. The exact reasons for the change were not detailed beyond the spokesperson's comment.