Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs as it Invests Heavily in AI

As of November 11th, 2025, Amazon, the e-commerce leader, has announced plans to cut 14,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs. This comes as the company has been aggressively investing in artificial intelligence (AI), with over 1,000 generative AI services and applications either in development or already built.

Since 2024, Amazon has invested billions of dollars in building data centers, signaling its commitment to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. However, the company's founder, Jeff Bezos, has made an out-of-the-ordinary statement, warning that AI is currently in an "industrial bubble." Bezos believes that investors are finding it challenging to differentiate between good and bad ideas amid the excitement surrounding AI.

Despite Bezos' cautionary remarks, Amazon continues to push forward with its AI initiatives, leveraging the technology to enhance its e-commerce operations and maintain its market leadership. The announced job cuts, while significant, are lower than the previously reported 30,000 figure, but the company may continue its workforce reduction efforts in the coming months.