Jassy said in an email to employees Tuesday that the generated AI and AI-driven software agents “should change the way we work” and he put forward thoughts on how emerging technologies will change the workplace.
“We will need fewer people to do the work that is being done today, and more people to do other types of work.” Write. “It’s hard to know for sure that this will purify over time, but over the next few years we hope that this will reduce our head office workforce as we get the efficiency gains from the widespread use of AI throughout the company.”
Since the AI boom, people in and outside the industry have attracted attention from the potential of artificial intelligence to replace workers. These problems will only grow larger as technology companies introduce more complex AI systems that can write code and field online tasks on behalf of users.
Shopping company Tell employees The requirement to ask for new employees will need to explain why AI can’t do the job. Duolingo Inc. explain It will “gradually stop” using contractors for what AI can handle. and Microsoft Company Recent Announce The biggest round of layoffs hit the worst of the software developers.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Openai competitor Humans, Recent warning AI can eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs and bring unemployment to up to 20% over the next five years.
Amazon has invested heavily in AI for many years, prioritizing automation in its logistics and headquarters roles. Jassy broke out in his letters some of these plans, including Alexa+ Voice software, Shopping Assistant’s Alexa+ Voice software, and tools for developers and businesses sold by Amazon’s web services cloud unit.
Within the company, Amazon uses AI tools to place inventory, customer service, and product listings. Jassy encourages employees to “try AI as much as possible.”
“It’s hard to know for sure over time, but over the next few years we hope that this will reduce our head office workforce as we get more efficient with the widespread use of AI from companies,” he said.
Amazon is the largest private employer in the United States Walmart As of the end of March, there were 1.56 million employees. Most work in warehouse packaging and shipping items, but about 350,000 of them work in companies.
