Amazon lays off employees in its robotics division
Amazon has let go of some employees from its robotics division, which runs more than 1 million robots across the company.
While the exact number isn't public, this move is part of a bigger wave of layoffs: more than 57,000 corporate roles have been cut since 2022.
Amazon says these latest cuts are a relatively small number of robotics roles, and come as the company continues to adjust after the pandemic overhiring.
Robotics division still important for Amazon
Even with these layoffs, Amazon's robotics division is still considered important. Scott Dresser, who leads the team, reassured staff that their work matters.
Meanwhile, Amazon projects up to $200 billion in capital expenditures through 2026, driven in part by investment in AI data centers.
The company's strategy now seems focused on growing its AI capabilities instead of just cutting jobs because of new tech.