In October 2025, Amazon is set to lay off roughly 15% of its workforce within the Human Resources department (PXT). This decision will impact an estimated 1,500 employees across various functions, including recruitment and technical support. The primary objective behind this move is to cut labor costs and better align with the company's substantial investments in AI technology and infrastructure.

Earlier in the same year, Amazon had already carried out smaller-scale layoffs in departments like Consumer Devices and AWS. CEO Andy Jassy remarked that as AI tools become more widely adopted throughout the company, the overall headcount is expected to decline. In July, AWS laid off hundreds of its staff, a move that underscores Amazon's strategic balancing act between improving business efficiency and fostering technological innovation. This series of events has drawn significant market attention to the broader implications of AI on the labor market.