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Amazon to Lay Off 15% of PXT, Shifts to AI

10/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Amazon plans to lay off up to 15% of its People eXperience and Technology (PXT) division, which employs over 10,000 people worldwide.
CEO Andy Jassy says the move reflects a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Amazon will hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the holiday season.
This action follows layoffs in consumer devices and AWS, and Jassy has eliminated over 27,000 corporate roles since late 2022.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy announced layoffs of over 27,000 corporate roles, reflecting a strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence amid economic pressures. This trend mirrored similar workforce reductions at tech giants like Meta and Google, which also faced declining revenues and increased competition. The layoffs signify a broader shift in the tech industry, emphasizing AI's growing importance in shaping future employment dynamics.

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Story summary

Amazon plans to lay off up to 15% of its People eXperience and Technology (PXT) division, which employs over 10,000 people worldwide.
CEO Andy Jassy says the move reflects a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Amazon will hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the holiday season.
This action follows layoffs in consumer devices and AWS, and Jassy has eliminated over 27,000 corporate roles since late 2022.

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