Robots & Artificial IntelligenceAmazon confirms it has replaced 14,000 humans with robots amid first wave of massive layoff Posted on November 12, 2025 by Administrator On Tuesday, Amazon confirmed plans to cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence. It’s the first wave in a mass layoff that’s expected to slash 30,000 Amazon positions, or 10 percent of the corporate staff.