Amazon Shareholders Dismiss 14 Proposals on Climate, AI, and Working Conditions

The annual meeting saw all 12 directors re-elected and a focus on generative AI for Alexa, while rejecting calls for greater transparency and new committees.

• Investors voted against resolutions on carbon emissions, director donations, and AI oversight.
• Amazon's board recommended rejecting all outside proposals, which included reports on lobbying and warehouse conditions.
• CEO Andy Jassy emphasized reinvesting cash into business growth over issuing dividends.
• Amazon's Alexa to receive significant generative AI updates, potentially with a new subscription model.
• The company will release detailed voting results in a forthcoming securities filing.

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