Andy Jassy
Amazon Employees Demand Ethical AI Development in Open Letter to CEO Andy Jassy
Nov 29, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter to CEO Andy Jassy expressing concerns about the company's rapid AI implementation, citing environmental impacts, job security issues, and ethical considerations. The Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group is demanding AI development powered by renewable energy, meaningful employee input in AI deployment, and ethical restrictions on AI applications.
Amazon Cuts 1,800+ Engineering Jobs in Historic October 2025 Layoffs as Part of 14,000 Employee Reduction
Nov 22, 2025 12:51 pm CST
Amazon implemented massive workforce reductions in October 2025, laying off over 14,000 employees with nearly 40% of reported cuts affecting engineering positions. The restructuring spans cloud services, retail, advertising, and gaming divisions, with additional layoffs expected in January 2026 as CEO Andy Jassy pushes for a leaner organization amid AI transformation.
Inside Amazon's Latest Layoffs: How Employees Received Termination Notices and What Comes Next
Nov 03, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Amazon recently implemented another round of corporate layoffs affecting 14,000 positions, with employees receiving termination notices via text messages and emails. Senior VP Beth Galetti's formal communication informed affected staff about restricted badge access, 90-day pay continuation, and support services including severance packages and job placement assistance. CEO Andy Jassy described the cuts as necessary to streamline operations and accelerate AI adoption across the company.
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Corporate Jobs While Accelerating $40 Billion AI Investment Strategy
Oct 28, 2025 08:27 pm CST
Amazon is eliminating 14,000 corporate positions (4% of its corporate workforce) while investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Andy Jassy committing $40 billion to data centers across multiple states in 2024. The strategic shift represents what analysts call "a tipping point away from human capital to technological infrastructure" as Amazon competes with tech giants in the rapidly expanding AI space.
Amazon Plans 30,000 Corporate Layoffs in Largest Job Cut Since 2022: AI Productivity and Post-Pandemic Restructuring
Oct 28, 2025 09:07 am CST
Amazon is preparing to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, representing nearly 10% of its corporate workforce. CEO Andy Jassy cites bureaucracy reduction and AI-driven productivity gains as key factors, while the company continues struggling with strict return-to-office policies and AWS growth that trails competitors. Despite corporate reductions, Amazon still plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season.