""The reductions we're sharing today are a continuation of this work to get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we're investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers' current and future needs," Galetti said. Galetti did not give an indication of what roles are being cut or where they are located. Most employees will have 90 days to look for a new job internally, she said."
"'Some may ask why we're reducing roles when the company is performing well,' an executive admitted, blaming AI for the layoffs. Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at Close The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. Robert Hart Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Robert Hart"
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as part of ongoing cost reductions, smaller than earlier reports of 30,000 cuts. Senior executive Beth Galetti told employees the reductions aim to reduce bureaucracy, remove layers, and reallocate resources toward the company's biggest bets and customer priorities. Galetti did not specify which roles or locations are affected. Most impacted employees will have 90 days to apply for other internal positions. Galetti referenced CEO Andy Jassy's prior messaging that framed generative AI as a driver of efficiency gains and a strategic direction for Amazon's products and services.
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