Amazon confirms 14,000 job cuts amid AI push, more layoffs likely
Public Lokpal
October 29, 2025
Amazon confirms 14,000 job cuts amid AI push, more layoffs likely
New Delhi: Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday confirmed plans to cut nearly 14,000 corporate jobs, just months after Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy warned that AI would reduce the company’s workforce.
In June, Jassy hinted the e-commerce giant's workforce would likely reduce amid its increasing use of artificial intelligence to finish work usually done by human beings.
The layoffs are affecting a wide range of departments, including logistics, payments, video games, and the cloud-computing division, Bloomberg reported, citing people aware of the matter.
Galetti hinted at further job reductions, mentioning Amazon's intention to hire in key areas in 2026.
The last round of companywide layoffs three years ago occurred gradually over five months. It started in the fall, following Amazon’s annual planning, then continued in January, after the holiday shopping season and again in March.
As of 30 June, Amazon employed about 1.55 million people, most of whom worked in warehouses. The corporate workforce comprises about 3,50,000 personnel, which means the current 14,000 job cuts announced Tuesday represent about 4% of that headcount.
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