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Amazon's layoffs driven by culture shift, not AI, sparking job market concerns
business3 months ago

Amazon's layoffs driven by culture shift, not AI, sparking job market concerns

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy clarified that recent layoffs of 14,000 employees are not primarily driven by AI, but are related to company culture and restructuring after rapid growth. Despite fears of an AI-related job apocalypse, current layoffs are mainly due to broader economic factors, government job cuts, and market conditions, with AI playing a less significant role in the current job market downturn.

Amazon Ends New World Updates Amid Mass Layoffs and Player Backlash
technology4 months ago

Amazon Ends New World Updates Amid Mass Layoffs and Player Backlash

Amazon is winding down support for the MMO New World following mass layoffs affecting over 14,000 roles across the company, with the game's last content updates released and servers to remain active until 2026. The company is shifting focus away from MMOs to other projects like Amazon Luna and upcoming titles, while expressing gratitude to players for their support.

Mass layoffs at Amazon and others signal shifting corporate strategies
business4 months ago

Mass layoffs at Amazon and others signal shifting corporate strategies

Amazon is laying off tens of thousands of employees, citing a need to streamline operations and prepare for AI-driven productivity gains, amid broader industry trends of cost-cutting and skepticism about AI's immediate impact on efficiency. The layoffs reflect strategic shifts rather than direct AI failures, with companies balancing short-term profits against long-term adaptability in a changing economic landscape.

Amazon's Mass Layoffs Signal Broader AI Impact and Organizational Shifts
business4 months ago

Amazon's Mass Layoffs Signal Broader AI Impact and Organizational Shifts

Amazon is planning to lay off thousands of corporate workers citing AI-driven efficiency and changing business priorities, highlighting concerns about AI's impact on white-collar jobs amid broader industry layoffs and economic factors. Experts see this as a wake-up call about AI's transformative but uncertain effects on employment.

Amazon to Cut Up to 15% of HR Jobs Amid AI Investment
business4 months ago

Amazon to Cut Up to 15% of HR Jobs Amid AI Investment

Amazon plans to cut up to 15% of its HR staff and possibly other divisions, as part of its strategy to reduce costs and invest heavily in AI and cloud infrastructure, following the largest layoffs in its history earlier this year. The company is focusing on efficiency and embracing AI to reshape its workforce, while continuing to hire seasonal warehouse staff for the holiday season.

business8 months ago

Key Points to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

U.S. stock futures are stable ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, expected to remain unchanged, amid ongoing geopolitical concerns. Amazon plans to reduce its workforce due to AI advancements, while Meta is reportedly offering large signing bonuses to poach AI talent from OpenAI. Tesla's shares are slightly up following news of a production pause at its Austin plant. The market is also watching geopolitical tensions and upcoming economic data.