Changelog Master Feed Werner Vogels predicts the future (Changelog Interviews #669)
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Dec 4, 2025 
Werner Vogels, Amazon's CTO and tech visionary known for shaping AWS, shares his bold predictions for technology's future. He explores how companionship may evolve with robotics, addressing loneliness and eldercare through innovative solutions. Vogels discusses the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography to protect against future decryption threats. He also highlights the value of curiosity in developers, emphasizing the rise of the 'Renaissance developer' who merges deep expertise with broad skills. Get ready for insights on the intersection of humanity and technology!
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Tiny Fuel ATMs For Day Laborers
- Werner describes Cocoa Networks' pay‑as‑you‑go gas ATM that lets day laborers buy small fuel amounts.
- He uses it to illustrate tech solving local economic problems in Kenya and similar regions.
People Treat Robots Like Pets
- Werner Vogels recounts people treating robots and devices like pets, naming Roombas and preferring old units returned for repair.
- He describes huggable robots easing children's hospital visits and improving patient communication with doctors.
Start Post‑Quantum Migration Today
- Start migrating to post-quantum cryptography and add gateways that protect old encrypted data now.
- Treat data harvesting as ongoing: actors collect encrypted data today to decrypt later, so act early.