Inquiry About FPGA Developer AMI Support and Future Updates

Dear AWS FPGA Team,

I received a notice stating that the “FPGA Developer AMI” will no longer be offered to new subscribers as of December 5, 2024. As a current subscriber, I have the following questions regarding this change:
1. How long will the FPGA Developer AMI remain supported for existing subscribers?
2. For new users, does this mean F1 instances will need to be used without the FPGA Developer AMI? If so, will this create any challenges for development or deployment workflows?
3. Will the FPGA Developer AMI continue to receive updates, including maintenance, bug fixes, or feature enhancements, for existing subscribers?
4. Does this change imply any shift in AWS’s long-term strategy for FPGA-related services?

Thank you for your time and support. I look forward to your clarification on these points.

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