Amazon is reportedly aiming to reduce its workforce by over 600,000 US employees by 2033 through extensive automation using robotics and artificial intelligence. Internal documents obtained by The New York Times reveal that Amazon’s robotics division aims for a 75% automation rate, potentially eliminating approximately 160,000 U.S. jobs between now and 2027. This could translate to significant cost savings, with analysts estimating a potential reduction of around 30 cents per item shipped in labor costs, equating to $12.6 billion in savings across the period from 2025 to 2027. amazon has refuted the leaked documents, stating that they only reflect one team’s perspective and do not represent the company’s overall hiring strategy.