<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated AI will reduce the company's corporate workforce for efficiency gains.</li><li>Amazon employees criticized Jassy's AI push, questioning leadership's vision and potential job cuts.</li><li>There was widespread criticism across internal Slack channels, with concerns about overreliance on AI leading to layoffs.</li><li>Some employees agreed with Jassy's AI integration, suggesting AI could replace middle management.</li><li>Debate within Amazon centered on AI as a partner or replacement within the company, with differing viewpoints on its role.</li><li>Concerns were raised about the dangers of overreliance on AI without proper safeguards, leading to real consequences.</li><li>Questions were raised about potential future layoffs and the CEO's focus on cost-cutting over other aspects of the business.</li><li>Employees were cynical about the apparent targeting of rank-and-file workers in AI-driven cuts while top leadership remains unaffected.</li></ul>

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