In its biggest round of job cuts ever, Amazon plans to lay off around this week as part of a large-scale restructuring effort led by and driven by .

According to reports, the layoffs will affect workers across several divisions — including — with termination emails expected to start going out . The cuts represent nearly , which totals about globally.

The decision is part of Jassy’s long-term plan to into the company’s structure. This strategy began during the pandemic and has accelerated amid slower e-commerce growth and a greater focus on automation.

“We need to remove layers and simplify our organizations to make Amazon more agile,” Jassy said earlier this year, hinting at how AI will reshape company operations.

Amazon, which employs , has already reduced its headcount by since 2022

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