Amazon plans to automate up to 75% of its operations, according to The New York Times, which cited internal strategy documents. The move could help the company avoid more than 160,000 U.S. hires by 2027 and save roughly $0.30 per item. The automation push comes amid ongoing AWS disruptions and workforce reductions — including 15% of HR staff, Audacy reported.
The shift coincides with a weakening labor market: U.S. unemployment has reached a four-year high, Bank of America reports slowing job growth, and Harvard Business Review warns that eliminating entry-level roles could damage long-term talent pipelines.
The DX Brief
- U.S. unemployment at a four-year high; Bank of America cites slowing job growth and rising claims
- Amazon to automate 75% of operations, avoiding 160,000 U.S. hires by 2027
- Cost savings estimated at $0.30 per item; Fortune reports layoffs including 15% of HR staff
- HBR warns against cutting entry-level jobs amid AI expansion, noting a 13% employment decline in AI-exposed fields
Read the full article at Audacy