Amazon’s AWS cloud computing unit cuts at least hundreds of jobs, sources say

[ad_1] Amazon cut at least hundreds of jobs in its Amazon Web Services cloud computing unit on Thursday, two sources said, just a month after CEO Andy Jassy warned that adoption of generative AI tools would trigger a workforce reduction. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed it had cut jobs but did not provide a number. Amazon, […]

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Amazon CEO to employees: AI will shrink the company’s workforce

[ad_1] Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Wednesday informed employees that the company’s corporate workforce will be substantially reduced in the coming years as the e-commerce giant adopts generative artificial intelligence tools and AI agents. In a message to employees, Jassy described generative AI as “a once-in-a-lifetime technology” that will transform how the company operates. The […]

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Amazon to Meta: Why big tech companies are laying off employees, slowing hiring

[ad_1] Silicon Valley’s tough times continue with Amazon expected to announce job cuts that could impact close to 10,000 employees. Amazon’s layoffs come after other major tech companies, such as Meta, Twitter, Snap, and Microsoft, have already enforced job cuts. Companies such as Apple have also announced a slowdown in hiring. The biggest technology companies […]

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Amazon plans to cut 10,000 jobs in largest-ever layoffs for e-commerce giant

[ad_1] Amazon.com Inc. plans to cut about 10,000 jobs, the largest ever headcount reduction at the e-commerce giant as it braces for slower growth and a possible recession. The layoffs, which could begin as soon as this week, will likely target Amazon’s devices group, responsible for the Echo smart speakers and Alexa digital assistant, as […]

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