Amazon plans to automate a significant portion of its operations, which could lead to the dismissal of over half a million employees, replacing them with robots and artificial intelligence.
According to information disclosed by the New York Times in October 2025, Amazon intends to cut costs on order processing by automating up to 75% of processes. Internal company documents recommend that managers refer to robots as “cobots” to reduce employees’ anxiety about being replaced. Analysts believe such steps could significantly change the labor market and cause concern among workers who fear losing their jobs. At the same time, some experts believe that automation has the potential to create new jobs in service and technical support for robots.
Amazon is not the only company changing its approach to new technological opportunities. Microsoft, for example, has already reduced a significant number of employees while investing in the development of data centers for training AI models. Similarly, companies like Intel and Accenture announce plans to optimize staff through the introduction of artificial intelligence, driven by the need to adapt to new technological challenges.
| Company | Automation Plans | Potential Consequences |
| Amazon | 75% of operations subject to automation | Over half a million jobs at risk |
| Microsoft | Increased investment in AI | Reduction of 9,000 employees in 2025 |
| Intel | Focus on technical innovations | Massive reductions, including 15,000 in 2024 |
| Accenture | Implementation of AI technologies | Staff reduction by 11,000 employees |
Digital transformation is pushing corporations to revise strategies to remain competitive in a world where the labor market increasingly depends on technology. However, these changes are causing concern among employees who fear job loss and increased corporate control.
