Amazon in Talks to Acquire AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Key Facts

1Amazon is in discussions to acquire AI startup Decart in a deal valued at approximately $7 billion.

2Decart specializes in software that makes it easier for developers to switch between different AI chips.

Amazon is in discussions to acquire AI startup Decart in a deal valued at approximately $7 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported that the acquisition aims to enhance Amazon's AI capabilities, specifically in the development of world models and cloud infrastructure.

Decart specializes in software that makes it easier for developers to switch between different AI chips, potentially reducing hardware dependency. AMZN was trading at $259.62 on October 12, 2026, with a session high of $263.7 recorded on the same day.