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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-driven efficiency gains will reduce the corporate workforce while creating new roles focused on AI development and oversight, with over 1,000 AI applications underway.

  • Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, indicated in a recent employee memo that the company’s adoption of generative AI technology will lead to a decrease in its overall corporate headcount over the coming years.
  • Jassy explained that AI-driven efficiency gains and automation of tasks through AI-powered agents are driving this workforce reduction.
  • Amazon employs 1.56 million people as of March 2025, with about 350,000 in corporate jobs, and it already uses AI in inventory, customer service, and product listings.
  • Jassy highlighted Amazon’s investment in over 1,000 generative AI services, stating these technologies 'completely transform possibilities for customers and businesses,' justifying aggressive spending.
  • This AI-driven change suggests a shift in job roles, requiring fewer employees for some tasks and more for others, reflecting a broader industry trend of automation and productivity focus.
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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