Amazon has begun another round of job cuts, this time within its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) division, which reveals a broader restructuring strategy that prioritises high-impact artificial intelligence projects while trimming roles considered less critical.
The latest layoffs, announced on Wednesday, come just six months after the technology giant eliminated about 16,000 corporate positions globally in one of the largest workforce reductions in its history.
Although Amazon did not disclose the number of employees affected in the AGI unit, the company said the decision was part of a strategic review aimed at concentrating resources on initiatives expected to deliver the greatest value to customers.
The affected division is responsible for Amazon’s long-term AGI ambitions, including developing AI systems capable of performing a broad range of cognitive tasks comparable to or beyond human capabilities.
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