"If the AI war on human jobs is really beginning, consider this the shot heard round corporate America. Amazon hasn't outright said AI will replace the 14,000 jobs it eliminated on Tuesday. But the technology is clearly playing a key role in its decision to make some of the deepest job cuts in its history. And when it comes to tech, where one big company goes, others soon follow. That's why this could be the beginning of a series of mass AI layoffs."
"Some Amazon leaders are calling out AI in their message to staff in the wake of the cuts. Tapas Roy, Amazon's vice president of device software and services, told employees in an internal memo to " lean in on Al to enhance your effectiveness." Meanwhile, Bob Carrigan, the CEO of Audible, didn't outright mention AI in a Tuesday email, but said there will be changes to " increase the speed of decision-making.""
Amazon eliminated 14,000 jobs, and AI is playing a clear role in the decision to cut staff. Internal messages urged employees to adopt AI to enhance effectiveness and speed decision-making. The layoffs mostly hit early- and mid-level managers in the retail division, while AWS saw minimal impact so far. Leaders worry that other parts of the business could face cuts next year as AI adoption grows. The moves could serve as a proof of concept for businesses investing in AI-driven operations, and similar actions may spread across the tech sector and beyond.
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