Amazon Announces Fresh Job Cuts in Selling Partner Services
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Amazon cuts jobs in Selling Partner Services for efficiency, invests in AI, amidst broader tech sector layoffs.
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Amazon's restructuring under CEO Andy Jassy focuses on efficiency and AI integration.
Amazon has announced fresh job cuts in its Selling Partner Services division following a review for improved efficiency. A small, undisclosed number of employees are affected, with support offered. This move is part of broader layoffs in Amazon’s retail business under CEO Andy Jassy, focusing on cost control and AI integration. Amazon is increasing AI investments across operations, causing employee concerns about more job cuts. The tech sector widely adopts AI for efficiencies, with LinkedIn and Cisco also announcing layoffs. As of May 14, 108,724 tech jobs were cut in 2026 across 137 companies.
Amazon’s Selling Partner Services aids third-party sellers with onboarding, logistics, and support. Recent layoffs include at least 100 roles in robotics in March and 16,000 in January, with indications of more cuts. The company’s push for AI automates tasks, potentially reducing the workforce as warned by Jassy. The layoffs reflect a sector-wide trend towards AI-driven restructuring.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further AI-driven efficiencies and potential layoffs across Amazon
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- Exact number of jobs cut in Selling Partner Services
