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Ep 643: Amazon Cuts 30,000 jobs in AI push. What this means for the the U.S. economy.

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Oct 30, 2025
Amazon's decision to cut 30,000 jobs is attributed to its AI-driven restructuring, moving away from pandemic overhiring. The focus is on eliminating middle management roles as companies seek efficiency through generative AI. This shift is part of a broader trend where businesses prioritize automation and streamlined operations. Jordan discusses how Wall Street responds positively to these cuts, favoring AI investments over workforce stability. The implications for the future of work are significant, highlighting a need for specialists over generalists.
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INSIGHT

Robotics Will Flatten Hiring Curves

  • Amazon plans to avoid hundreds of thousands of future hires by using robotics and automation alongside AI.
  • Internal goals include automating 75% of operations and avoiding 600,000 warehouse hires by 2033.
ANECDOTE

HR And Admin Roles Hit Hard

  • Amazon's People, Experience, and Technology (PXT) HR group saw cuts up to 15% in the first round.
  • Administrative coordination and support roles were primary targets in the restructuring.
ANECDOTE

Amazon Q Saved 4,500 Developer Years

  • Amazon Q saved the equivalent of 4,500 developer years in one year by automating code upgrades and dependency fixes.
  • The tool reduced 50-day manual updates to a few hours per application, proving concrete ROI for AI-driven restructuring.
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