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Amazon Linux 2027 is now available in public preview

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AWS·Sep 3, 2026, 08:00 AMFeatureSecurity-relevantAI-assisted summary

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Public preview of Amazon Linux 2027 released, built on AL2023 baseline with kernel 7.1+, SELinux enforcing by default, AWS‑LC crypto acceleration, and updated toolchains and runtimes.
Provides x86‑64 and ARM AMIs plus container base images, including accelerator driver support (e.g., AWS Neuron) for AI/ML workloads.
Enables customers to test the new OS, submit feedback via the AL2027 GitHub repo, and access full documentation and product details.

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