Amazon.com Inc. CEO Andy Jassy has expressed his expectations that the company’s workforce will decrease in the coming years as Amazon leverages artificial intelligence to manage more tasks. In an email to employees, Jassy explained that generative AI and AI-powered software agents will significantly change how work is conducted within the company. “Generative AI and AI-powered software agents should change the way our work is done,” Jassy stated. This move is part of Amazon’s strategy to adapt to emerging technologies and transform its workplace.

As the retail and cloud-computing giant embraces artificial intelligence, Jassy believes it will lead to a reduction in corporate ranks. The email to employees on Tuesday outlined his vision for how these technologies will impact Amazon’s operations. With the integration of AI, Amazon is poised to streamline its processes, potentially altering its workforce dynamics in the near future.