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Andy Jassy

An Amazon employee delivers packages in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Jan 28, 2026

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts, bringing total layoffs to 30,000, as CEO Andy Jassy pushes to reduce bureaucracy.

Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of Amazon logo in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Jan 23, 2026

Amazon plans thousands more corporate job cuts next week

Amazon plans another round of corporate job cuts next week as it moves toward eliminating about 30,000 roles companywide.

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