Amazon CEO Andy Jassy believes that generative AI will revolutionize the company’s approach to its workforce in the coming years. As AI agents are implemented, Jassy anticipates a shift in the nature of work at Amazon, leading to a reduction in the number of corporate jobs required. In a memo covered by CNBC, Jassy stated, “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs.” The extent of this workforce reduction remains uncertain.
Impact of AI on Job Cuts
A survey by the World Economic Forum indicates that the potential for job cuts due to AI is already a reality. 40% of employers surveyed are planning to automate roles that can be performed by AI, potentially leading to workforce reductions. This trend underscores the transformative power of AI technology in reshaping the future of work.
