Amazon Plans to Cut 16,000 Jobs in 2026 as Part of Cost-Cutting and AI Investment Strategy
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Amazon plans to eliminate 16,000 jobs as part of a new wave of layoffs announced for January 2026. These cuts are part of a cost-reduction strategy, while the company reallocates resources toward building data centers to strengthen its position in the competition around artificial intelligence. No details have been provided regarding the affected services or regions.