Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October while leaving open the possibility of further reductions. ADVERTISEMENTReuters first reported last week that Amazon was planning a second round of job cuts as part of the broader goal. Rising AI adoptionThe job cuts also underscore how artificial intelligence is changing corporate workforce dynamics. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said last summer that the increased use of AI tools would lead to more automation of duties, resulting in corporate job losses. Shares in Amazon, which is set to report quarterly results next week, were up less than 1 per cent in pre-market trading.

Source: The Telegraph January 28, 2026 16:24 UTC