Amazon announced Tuesday that it plans to cut 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a broader effort to become leaner in an era shaped by AI.

Amazon is notifying employees of layoffs impacting 14,000 positions, offering 90 days of pay and support services.

BENGALURU: Amazon's ongoing global restructuring extended to its India operations, impacting an estimated 1,000–1,500 employees, sources told TOI. Affected staff reportedly learned about the layoffs through personal email notifications,

Amazon's HR chief also explained the 14,000 cuts in part by saying AI is helping companies innovate faster.

Amazon confirmed plans to reduce its corporate workforce, impacting 14,000 employees. The company cited a need to be more lean and the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence as reasons for the cuts. Those who do not find a new role will be offered severance pay and other transition benefits.

Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs—4% of its white-collar workforce—despite posting $18 billion in quarterly profits. HR chief Beth Galetti cited AI transformation as the reason, calling it "the most transformative technology since the Internet.