Amazon to Lay Off 16,000 Workers, Citing AI as a Key Factor
— New York Post
Key Takeaway
Amazon is laying off 16,000 corporate employees, attributing the job cuts to the increased use of artificial intelligence in their operations. This follows a previous layoff of 14,000 workers, as the company aims to streamline its workforce amidst a changing technological landscape.
Amazon's latest round of layoffs is set to hit 16,000 corporate employees starting Wednesday -- with the tech titan suggesting artificial intelligence will do their work, instead.
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