Thursday, 15 May, 2025

Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices & Services Unit Amid Alexa AI Overhaul

Amazon has laid off approximately 100 employees from its Devices and Services division, which oversees products like Alexa, Echo, Kindle, and Zoox. The company stated the cuts are part of routine business reviews aimed at enhancing efficiency and aligning with its product roadmap. This move follows a significant AI-driven update to Alexa and reflects CEO Andy Jassy's broader initiative to streamline operations and reduce management layers.