Amazon Embraces AI Amid Massive Workforce Reduction

Amazon plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs as it integrates artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency. The move is part of a larger strategy to reduce bureaucracy and invest in key areas. Despite layoffs, Amazon aims to transition affected employees to other roles within the company.

Amazon announced on Tuesday its intention to significantly downsize its corporate workforce by around 14,000 employees. The decision, influenced by the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, marks a major strategic shakeup expected to extend into the following year.

This workforce reduction aims to streamline operations and mitigate bureaucracy, with a focus on investing in 'biggest bets.' Beth Galetti, Amazon's Senior VP of People Experience and Technology, highlighted ongoing internal reallocation efforts, assuring most affected employees of potential internal opportunities.

The aggressive adoption of AI aligns with CEO Andy Jassy's long-term vision and Amazon's 2023 investment of nearly $118 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure. This transformative technology is facilitating faster innovation and operational efficiency, as corporations globally seek to reduce costs.

(With inputs from agencies.)