Amazon confirms 14,000 corporate job cuts to streamline for AI opportunities
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Summary
Amazon has confirmed plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs globally, citing the need to reorganize more leanly to capitalize on artificial intelligence opportunities. The announcement comes after earlier reports suggested up to 30,000 layoffs. The tech giant's senior vice president Beth Galetti stated the company needs to be more efficient to seize AI opportunities, representing a significant workforce reduction in the corporate division.
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The tech giant said on Tuesday it would reduce its global corporate workforce by 'approximately 14,000 roles'.
Earlier reporting had suggested it was planning to lay off as many as 30,000 workers.
The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be 'organised more leanly.'
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