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flag Amazon cut over 14,000 jobs in October 2025, the largest layoff in 31 years, targeting engineering and AI teams to streamline operations.

flag Amazon laid off over 14,000 employees in October 2025, its largest workforce reduction in 31 years, with nearly 40% of the 4,700 cuts affecting engineers and software developers. flag The restructuring, affecting units including AWS, advertising, gaming, and AI research, aims to create a leaner, faster-moving organization despite heavy investment in AI tools like Kiro. flag While CEO Andy Jassy stated AI isn’t the direct cause, the company cited the need to reduce bureaucracy and boost innovation. flag The cuts, concentrated in California, New York, Washington, and New Jersey, reflect a broader tech industry trend, with over 113,000 jobs eliminated in 2025. flag Further adjustments may come in January.

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