is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google (Alphabet), Apple, Meta (Facebook), and Microsoft.^{[7][8][9][10]} The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.