News Summary

Amazon has announced a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, with 14,000 jobs set to be cut. This move is part of Amazon’s strategic shift to adopt artificial intelligence, which is expected to lead to more job cuts in the future. Employees affected by this decision have been given 90 days to find new roles internally, with recruitment teams prioritizing these candidates. Amazon is also providing severance pay and outplacement services for those unable to secure new positions within the company. This decision follows a previous round of layoffs in 2022 where 27,000 employees were let go. The company plans to continue hiring in key strategic areas in 2026, reflecting its ongoing investment in AI and other technological advancements.