Amazon plans new round of corporate layoffs amid heavy AI investment

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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AMZN#hasComeFromMpArticle=false#source=section%3Amain_content%7Cbutton%3Abody_link%7Cfirst_level_url%3Anews]) is preparing another round of corporate layoffs [https://fortune.com/2025/10/14/amazon-layoffs-pxt-hr-andy-jassy/], with its internal HR division, People eXperience and Technology expected to be significantly affected, two sources told Fortune.

The cuts may impact up to 15% of the HR workforce, though final figures and timelines remain unconfirmed.

The move follows earlier 2025 layoffs across Amazon’s Books division (including Kindle and Goodreads), Devices & Services, AWS, and communications — each shedding around 100 roles. The company has framed the reductions as part of efforts to improve efficiency and better align with business goals.

The cuts come as Amazon ramps up investment in artificial intelligence. The company plans to spend over $100 billion this year on expanding its cloud and AI data centers, aiming to enhance internal operations and provide enterprise-grade AI solutions to customers.

Chief executive officer Andy Jassy has signaled that automation and AI are likely to shrink some white-collar roles in the years ahead, calling on employees to adapt to the evolving landscape.

Further layoffs beyond the HR department have not been ruled out.

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