突发！刚刚宣布：裁员14000人

Core Insights - Amazon plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs, marking its second major round of layoffs in two years, as CEO Andy Jassy warned that artificial intelligence will reduce the workforce [1][2] - The layoffs will affect various departments, including logistics, payments, video games, and cloud computing, as the company increasingly automates tasks previously handled by humans [1][4] - Amazon's Senior Vice President of Human Experience and Technology, Beth Galetti, stated that the layoffs are part of a strategy to streamline operations and focus on key business areas, while some sectors will see hiring increases [1][4] Employment Context - As of the end of Q2, Amazon is the second-largest private employer in the U.S., with over 1.54 million employees globally, primarily warehouse workers [3] - The 14,000 job cuts represent about 4% of Amazon's 350,000 corporate and technology employees [4] - Previous layoffs from late 2022 to early 2023 affected over 27,000 corporate employees, initiated as a cost-cutting measure following the pandemic boom [2][4] Automation and Efficiency - The company has been focusing on further automation, with indications that it has set higher natural attrition targets and is not filling vacancies in corporate logistics and advertising operations [4] - Many companies are increasingly relying on AI, allowing them to achieve revenue growth with fewer employees, which is believed to lead to higher efficiency and productivity [4]