Tech job cuts 2026: Amazon slashes 250 jobs after issuing new AI rulebook for software engineers
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- ✓Amazon cut 250 software development jobs on Wednesday after issuing new AI guidelines for engineers.
- ✓A spokesperson said, "We've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles." The company wants staff to use AI for customer problems rather than just boosting stats to stay ahead today.
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The job cuts mainly impact software development roles. "We've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles," a company spokesperson said without giving further details.
The spokesperson added that the layoffs will help the tech giant "operate more efficiently and better align with our product roadmap". On the same day, Amazon announced another set of products, including a new alarm clock and a photo frame powered by Alexa voice assistant.
Employees were apprised of the job cuts via text messages and emails sent early Wednesday morning. One such message accessed by Reuters was from Cherie Robinson, a human resources vice president in devices and services. Robinson said that the company underwent "a thorough review of our structure" leading to the job cuts.
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