Amazon CEO Highlights AI Workforce Shift Amid Talent Competition

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts AI will reduce headcount for routine tasks while creating new roles in advanced technologies. The comments come as tech giants battle for top AI talent, with Amazon losing a key generative AI executive to undisclosed competitors.

Vasi Philomin, former VP of generative AI at Amazon, departed in June after eight years. His responsibilities included leading Amazon's Titan foundation models and Bedrock service strategy. Rajesh Sheth has absorbed portions of Philomin's role amid intensifying industry competition for AI specialists.

Jassy maintains Amazon will continue expanding its AI and robotics workforce despite automation displacing some positions. The transition reflects a broader industry pivot toward high-value innovation work rather than repetitive tasks.