AI will reshape and reduce Amazon’s corporate workforce. But this is more than another cost-cutting move. It’s a new phase in a multi-year effort to remake the company from the inside out. The process began when Jassy took over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ empire nearly four years ago.

The leader emphasised that those who embrace the change and help build AI capabilities internally will be well-positioned during the company's reinvention.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy anticipates generative artificial intelligence will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years.