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 laid off as part of major organizational changes, 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,”

says Amazon executive Beth Galetti, senior vice president of People Experience and Technology. Employees were informed of the layoffs on Tuesday, with leaders communicating the changes to affected teams and individuals.

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

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CRN CRN — 2025-10-28

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