What is Amazon Nova?

Amazon Nova is a suite of advanced AI foundation models introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance generative AI development with improved performance and cost efficiency.

Accessible through Amazon Bedrock, these models cater to diverse enterprise needs, including text, image, and video content generation. The Nova family comprises:

Nova Micro: A text-only model optimized for rapid responses and cost-effectiveness, suitable for basic tasks like data summarization and logical reasoning.

Nova Lite: A low-cost multimodal model capable of processing text, images, and videos, delivering high accuracy for real-time interactions and document analysis.

Nova Pro: A highly capable multimodal model that balances accuracy, speed, and cost, excelling in tasks such as video summarization, Q&A, mathematical reasoning, and software development.

Nova Premier: An upcoming advanced model designed for complex reasoning and fine-tuning custom AI solutions, expected to launch in early 2025.

Nova Canvas: A state-of-the-art image generation model that creates professional-grade images from text or image prompts, ideal for industries like advertising and entertainment.

Nova Reel: A video generation model capable of producing short clips from text and image prompts, allowing users to manipulate camera movements using natural language commands.
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These models support over 200 languages and are designed to be fine-tuned with text, image, and video inputs, enabling businesses to customize them for specific use cases.

Amazon emphasizes that the Nova models offer significant cost savings, with some models being at least 75% less expensive than comparable solutions, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to a broader range of users.