Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant

JUNE 18 - Amazon boss Andy Jassy has told staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and warned the technology will lead to a smaller corporate Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, has warned staff that artificial intelligence (AI) will likely reduce the company's corporate workforce in the coming years as it seeks efficiency gains.

1.5 million people were employed by Amazon worldwide at the end of last year.
Andy Jassy sent a memo urging employees to embrace AI as the company integrates it across various operations.
350,000 employees work in corporate roles, which may face cuts due to AI advancements.

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