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Amazon’s Robotics Push Could Eliminate 600,000 Potential Jobs by 2033, Internal Documents Reveal

Amazon’s aggressive automation strategy could eliminate over half a million potential jobs in the United States by 2033, according to a New York Times investigation. Internal documents reportedly show the company aims to automate 75% of its operations while carefully managing public perception of its robotics expansion. Amazon has disputed the report’s characterization of its plans, calling them incomplete.

Massive Workforce Implications

Amazon is reportedly planning an unprecedented automation expansion that could eliminate approximately 600,000 potential hires in the United States over the next decade, according to a comprehensive New York Times investigation. Sources indicate that company executives believe robotics implementation could allow Amazon to handle twice the product volume by 2033 without the massive workforce expansion that would otherwise be required.

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Tech Industry Grapples with Leadership Controversies and AI Ethics Amid Service Disruptions

Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his suggestion for military intervention in San Francisco after sparking industry division. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services experienced a widespread outage affecting major platforms, and OpenAI’s Sora faces criticism for unauthorized use of celebrity likenesses in AI-generated content.

Salesforce CEO Retreats from Military Deployment Comments

Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff has reversed his position on deploying military forces in San Francisco after initially supporting former President Donald Trump’s proposed intervention, according to reports. Benioff, whose company serves as San Francisco’s largest private employer, reportedly made the controversial remarks during his company’s Dreamforce conference, creating tension with his established liberal political alignment.