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Nova frontier model

by AmazonUS

Frontier-scale AI model consolidating Amazon's research after sunsetting Nova portfolio (Premier, Omni, Reel, Canvas). Designed to compete with other frontier labs.

ResearchStage 1 of 5

Under development. Debut expected re:Invent 2026. Led by Pieter Abbeel.

Updated 28 Jul 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

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  1. Nova portfolio consolidation decisionJul 2026Complete.
  2. Nova frontier model unveilingTarget Q4 2026Not yet reached.

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