Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs amid AI shift, post-pandemic restructuring

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 28, 2026 at 02:24 PM

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Amazon is cutting approximately 16,000 corporate jobs, marking its second major layoff round in three months. The company announced the reductions, citing a shift towards using generative artificial intelligence and a restructuring of its workforce following pandemic-era expansion. According to a senior vice president, the aim is to reduce layers of management and increase efficiency. The specific business units and locations affected by these cuts were not disclosed. This follows a previous layoff of 14,000 employees in October, with US-based staff receiving 90 days to find internal roles and severance packages offered to those who are unsuccessful or choose not to pursue new positions within the company.

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