Werner Vogels predicts the future (Changelog Interviews #669)

In this episode of The Changelog, Jared and Adam interview Werner Vogels, the CTO of Amazon, about his tech predictions for 2026 and beyond. They discuss topics such as the redefinition of companionship through consumer robots, the importance of quantum-safe security, and the emergence of the renaissance developer. Werner shares his insights on addressing loneliness with technology, the need for proactive measures against quantum computing threats to data security, and the importance of curiosity and continuous learning for developers in the age of AI. He emphasizes the responsibility of technologists to solve human problems and the necessity for developers to be versatile, communicative, and system-oriented in their approach.