At AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled a new class of AI agents called Frontier Agents, designed to function as intelligent extensions of software development teams. The first three agents—Kiro autonomous agent, AWS Security Agent, and AWS DevOps Agent—represent a major step forward in how organizations build, secure, and operate software at scale. Kiro autonomous agent is engineered to act as a proactive software development partner, capable of understanding complex codebases, identifying issues, and suggesting or even implementing improvements. It can assist with code generation, refactoring, and documentation, helping developers move faster while maintaining code quality and consistency. The AWS Security Agent focuses on proactive threat detection and risk mitigation. It continuously monitors applications and infrastructure for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and suspicious behavior, providing real-time insights and automated remediation suggestions. By integrating deeply with AWS’s security services, it helps teams maintain compliance and strengthen their overall security posture. The AWS DevOps Agent streamlines the software delivery lifecycle by automating routine operations such as deployment, monitoring, and incident response. It learns from past workflows and system behavior to optimize CI/CD pipelines, reduce downtime, and improve system reliability. This agent enables DevOps teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than repetitive tasks. These frontier agents are built on AWS’s advanced generative AI and machine learning capabilities, leveraging large language models trained on vast amounts of code and operational data. They are designed to work seamlessly within existing development environments, integrating with tools like AWS CodePipeline, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CloudWatch. AWS emphasized that these agents are not replacements for human developers but rather intelligent collaborators that augment team capabilities. They are intended to reduce manual effort, accelerate innovation, and improve the speed and security of software delivery. The introduction of Frontier Agents underscores AWS’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI-driven development tools. With one of the most comprehensive AI and cloud infrastructures in the world, AWS continues to empower developers and enterprises to turn ambitious ideas into scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. For more information, visit aws.amazon.com and follow @AWSNewsroom.