What Does It Mean When Jobs Are Being “Enhanced” by AI? Expect Layoffs
June 17th, 2025Enhanced by AI! *wink* *snort*
Via: USA Today:
Rollout of generative AI and agents will reduce Amazon’s total corporate workforce in the next few years, Andy Jassy, CEO of the online retailer said in a note to employees on Tuesday.
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“As we roll out more Generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done. We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs,” Jassy said.
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“Amazon is communicating a message we have been increasingly hearing from other technology companies – AI is progressing so fast in improving productivity that the need for hiring will diminish over time,” said D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria.
“The main roles being enhanced right now are in software development, and that is where we are seeing the most pronounced slowdown in hiring.”
