In this AWS re:Invent 2023 session, Dave Brown, VP of Amazon EC2 Networking and Compute Services, explores the evolution of compute innovation at AWS. He traces the journey from the early days of EC2 to the latest advancements in custom silicon, serverless computing, and AI infrastructure. Brown highlights key innovations like the Nitro system, Graviton processors, and new GPU instances designed for AI workloads. The talk features insights on AWS's customer-driven approach to innovation, partnerships with companies like Intel and NVIDIA, and the democratization of advanced computing capabilities. Notable announcements include the Graviton4 processor, new EC2 instance types, and collaborations to build next-generation AI supercomputers. The session also includes a segment on serverless computing innovations and a customer spotlight featuring Adobe's use of AWS for creative AI applications.