Amazon is significantly increasing its use of robots to automate tasks previously done by human workers.
The introduction of robots has led to a slowdown in the hiring of human workers in Amazon's warehouses.
Amazon claims that automation has increased productivity by allowing products to move 25% faster and training workers for higher-paying jobs.
Amazon's chief technologist emphasizes upskilling employees to adapt to the changing job landscape, investing in skills training initiatives for hundreds of thousands of employees.