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Amazon cut 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics unit, part of 30,000 corporate layoffs since late 2023 due to AI-driven efficiency efforts.
Amazon laid off at least 100 white-collar workers in its robotics division, part of a broader restructuring that has eliminated about 30,000 corporate jobs since late 2023.
The cuts follow earlier reductions of 14,000 in October and 16,000 in January, driven by efforts to boost efficiency through artificial intelligence and organizational changes.
The company paused development of the Blue Jay robotic arm project and is shifting focus within its automation initiatives.
While the robotics unit remains a strategic priority, Amazon has scaled back some projects.
The layoffs, affecting primarily corporate and technical roles, represent nearly 10% of white-collar workers, but the vast majority of Amazon’s 1.5 million employees are hourly warehouse staff.
The company continues to streamline operations amid economic pressures and ongoing investment in AI and data centers.
Amazon recortó 100 puestos de trabajo de cuello blanco en su unidad de robótica, parte de los 30,000 despidos corporativos desde finales de 2023 debido a los esfuerzos de eficiencia impulsados por la IA.