Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs amid AI investment

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Mark Hallam with AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersOctober 29, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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On October 28, 2025, Amazon announced plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing bureaucracy and reallocating resources towards artificial intelligence investments. The layoffs follow a period of hiring during the pandemic when demand surged. Senior Vice President Beth Galetti stated that while some areas would see reductions, others might experience hiring increases heading into 2026. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy previously indicated that AI adoption could decrease the overall corporate workforce in future years. The company is focusing on building AI and cloud infrastructure, including a $10-billion campus in North Carolina.

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