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Economy|E-CommerceAmazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI pushWednesday’s cuts are the second mass layoffs in three months at the e-commerce giant.

Amazon has announced a second wave of layoffs, affecting 16,000 corporate-level employees. This follows the 14,000 job cuts made in October. The latest layoffs will impact departments such as Prime Video, Amazon Web Services, and Human Resources.

VBy Vanessa RayJan 28, 20261 min read

Amazon has announced a second wave of layoffs, affecting 16,000 corporate-level employees. This follows the 14,000 job cuts made in October. The latest layoffs will impact departments such as Prime Video, Amazon Web Services, and Human Resources.

Employees in the United States who are affected by these layoffs will have a 90-day period to find new positions within the company. Those unable to secure a new role, or who choose not to pursue one, will receive transition support, which includes severance pay, outplacement services, and health insurance benefits, as applicable.

The layoffs are part of Amazon's broader restructuring strategy. The company has also announced the closure of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery stores, totaling over 70 locations in the United States. Some of these stores will be converted into Whole Foods Market locations.

Amazon has announced a second wave of layoffs, affecting 16,000 corporate-level employees.
Vanessa Ray · Thehackingpost

Amazon is increasing its investment in artificial intelligence. CEO Andy Jassy previously indicated that this investment could result in workforce reductions as AI technology is used to improve efficiency. These changes are part of the company's ongoing efforts to leverage AI across its operations.

Following the announcement, Amazon's stock experienced a midday decline of 0.7 percent but remains up 7 percent year-to-date. These layoffs occur amid a series of redundancies in the tech sector, with other companies like Pinterest and Autodesk also announcing job cuts related to AI investments.

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Layoffs.fyi reports that over 123,000 tech workers have been affected by layoffs in 2025, as companies focus on AI advancements. Additionally, UPS has announced 30,000 job cuts, partly due to reduced deliveries with Amazon.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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