Amazon orders 90-day reset after code mishaps cause millions of lost orders

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2026-03-11
Amazon Enforces 90-Day Reset After AI Coding Failures | Justo Global

Following severe outages tied to its AI coding assistant Q, Amazon has commenced a 90-day reset, implementing stricter controls on coding changes. SVP Dave Treadwell noted a "trend of incidents" since Q3 2025, leading to 120,000 lost orders on March 2 and a staggering 6.3 million orders lost due to a March 5 disruption. New guidelines mandate dual authorizations for code changes and extensive documentation, aimed at enhancing stability across 335 critical systems.

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