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Amazon says it will reduce its workforce as AI replaces human employees
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUN 17 – Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said AI will cut entry-level white-collar jobs and reduce the corporate workforce to improve efficiency over the next few years, impacting tens of thousands.
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the company will reduce its workforce over the next few years as AI replaces human employees across many sectors.
- This decision follows Amazon’s increasing use of generative AI technology, with over 1,000 AI services in progress and significant infrastructure investments to support AI growth.
- Other tech firms have also warned of layoffs tied to AI adoption, with recruiters expecting entry-level white-collar jobs to be most affected and workers needing to upgrade skills.
- Studies forecast that AI could impact 60% of jobs in developed economies, and CEOs including Jassy advise employees to be curious about AI and actively train to adapt to changing roles.
- The workforce reduction suggests a transformative and widespread shift in employment, emphasizing the need for workforce development and strategic staffing amid evolving AI capabilities.
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