刚刚宣布：裁员14000人

Core Insights - Amazon plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs, marking its second major layoff in two years, as CEO Andy Jassy warned that artificial intelligence (AI) will reduce the workforce [2][3] - The layoffs will affect various departments, including logistics, payments, video games, and cloud computing, as the company increasingly automates tasks previously handled by humans [2] - 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 also indicating that some areas will see hiring increases [2] Employment Impact - The upcoming layoffs will exceed the previous round of cuts that affected over 27,000 employees from late 2022 to early 2023, initiated to reduce costs after a pandemic-driven expansion [3] - Amazon, as the second-largest private employer in the U.S., had over 1.54 million employees globally as of the end of Q2, with around 350,000 in corporate and technology roles, meaning the 14,000 job cuts represent about 4% of this group [3] - Following Jassy's comments in June, Amazon has shown signs of tightening spending, setting higher natural attrition targets, and not filling vacancies in corporate logistics and advertising operations [3] Industry Trends - Many companies are exploring AI services and how to leverage technology to replace human roles, believing this will lead to increased efficiency and productivity while achieving revenue growth with fewer employees [3]