Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Restructuring
Amazon confirmed plans to eliminate approximately 14,000 corporate positions, representing 4% of its 350,000-strong corporate workforce. The reductions span multiple divisions including books, devices, services, and its Wondery podcast unit as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative.
CEO Andy Jassy had previously signaled that AI adoption would reshape Amazon's labor needs. While earlier reports suggested cuts could reach 30,000 jobs, the company settled on the smaller figure. The move reflects tech sector's accelerating pivot toward automation, with Amazon joining peers in prioritizing AI investments over human labor costs.