Experts say the technology could reshape the U.S. workforce, boosting productivity but potentially displacing some jobs as automation becomes more widespread.

Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy’s explanation for why the company is cutting 14,000 employees? Not money. Not even AI, but “culture.”

Amazon's Project Rainier, with 500k Trainium2 chips, is live. BoA analyst expects $272 price. Rainier could add $6B to AWS revenue by 2026.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s latest big round of layoffs — about 14,000 corporate jobs — wasn’t triggered by financial strain or artificial intelligence replacing workers, but rather a push to stay nimble.

The move comes amid similar cuts at Meta and Applied Materials, signaling a broader tech industry shift toward automation and AI investment.

U.S. stock-market futures on Friday pointed to strong opening gains in the technology sector as Amazon.com and Apple shares advanced. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.03%, to 47691. S&P 500 futures gained 0.

Amazon has announced a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, with plans to cut 14,000 positions. This decision, revealed on October 28, 2025, marks the company’s largest-ever round of layoffs and is closely linked to its increased focus on artificial intelligence.