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Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter expressing concerns about the company’s aggressive approach to AI development. The letter, organized by Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, warns that the ‘all-costs-justified’ strategy could harm democracy, jobs, and the environment. Employees from various divisions, including high-ranking engineers and senior product leaders, have backed the letter. The group demands Amazon to stop using carbon-emitting energy sources for data centers and to restrict AI technologies from being used for surveillance and mass deportation. This comes as Amazon invests billions in AI, including tools for coding and a shopping chatbot, Rufus, projected to boost sales significantly.