Ep 643: Amazon Cuts 30,000 jobs in AI push. What this means for the the U.S. economy.
In an AI push, Amazon has already axed 14,000 jobs and that total is reportedly going to hit 30,000. 🪓Is this because Amazon overhired during the pandemic? Or, is this a sign that AI is now capable enough that most enterprises will cut thousands of jobs. Tune in as we discuss. Amazon Cuts 30,000 jobs in AI push. What this means for the the U.S. economy -- An Everyday AI ChatNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show:
[email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Amazon AI-Driven Job Cuts OverviewWorkforce Reduction: 14,000 Confirmed, 30,000 TargetedGenerative AI's Impact on Corporate StructureMiddle Management Roles Eliminated by AIAmazon Robotics: 600,000 Warehouse Hires AvoidedShift from Operational to Capital ExpendituresAmazon's AI Productivity Gains Case StudyWall Street Response to AI Job CutsBig Tech Layoffs: Microsoft, Salesforce, MetaFuture of Work: Specialist vs. Generalist RolesTimestamps:00:00 AI-Driven Job Cuts at Amazon03:34 AI's Impact: Job Loss Crisis10:12 Amazon Automation Cuts Workforce Expansion13:02 "AI Restructuring Drives Tech Success"15:43 Amazon Layoffs Target HR, AI Shapes Future20:03 "AI Streamlines Management Tasks"22:11 "Wall Street Favors AI Over Jobs"26:34 Corporate AI Cuts Workforce28:21 "AI Replacing Humans in Jobs"32:51 "Unlearn for Future Work"35:21 "Future-Proofing Roles in AI"37:59 Amazon Restructures: Move FasterKeywords:Amazon job cuts, AI-driven workforce reduction, 30,000 layoffs, 14,000 layoffs, corporate restructuring, generative AI, artificial intelligence efficiency, middle management elimination, organizational structure flattening, automation, robotics, Amazon queue, developer productivity, knowledge workers, white collar jobs, administrative roles, PXT department, people experience and technology, AWS, Amazon Web Services, cloud competition, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, OPEX to CAPEX shift, operational expenditure reduction, capital expenditure, AI hardware investment, data centers, CapEx spending, layoffs in big tech, Microsoft layoffs, Salesforce customer support automation, AI agent, Meta AI jobs,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner
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