Amazon Confirms 14,000 Layoffs; Says ‘AI’ Innovation Reason For ‘Reducing Roles’

Amazon Layoffs: 14,000 Corporate Employees Affected

Amazon has confirmed that 14,000 corporate employees will be impacted by layoffs, citing AI innovation as a factor in reducing staff roles.

'This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we’ve seen since the internet. It’s enabling companies to innovate much faster than ever before,'

said Amazon executive Beth Galetti. The layoffs are part of major organizational changes across the tech giant.

Author's summary: Amazon lays off 14,000 employees due to AI innovation.

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CRN CRN — 2025-10-28