Amazon is implementing significant job cuts, impacting approximately 14,000 corporate employees, despite robust quarterly profits. Some employees learned of their fate through an impersonal text-message blast. This strategic move, attributed to advancements in artificial intelligence and a shift in investment, aims to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy. Affected employees will receive severance and support services as the tech giant navigates a changing landscape.

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