Amazon recorded an undisclosed number of roles affected on January 5, 2026.

Amazon confirms 2,400 layoffs in Washington state as part of its AI investment strategy. The cuts, effective Feb 2026, execute plans announced in Oct 2025.

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Source: https://ai-layoffs.com/amazons-ai-pivot-hits-home-2400-washington-jobs-cut-as-october-plan-executes/

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