Leaked internal documents have reportedly revealed Amazon's ambitious plan to automate a significant portion of its U.S. workforce, aiming to replace up to 600,000 human employees with robots by the year 2027. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to achieve 75% robotic operations, which is projected to save the company $12.6 billion in labor costs between 2025 and 2027. The automation plan is expected to heavily impact warehouse roles, with an estimated 160,000 positions potentially being phased out in the next two years. While Amazon has officially denied intentions of a mass layoff, the company has confirmed its ongoing investments in automation technologies to reshape its workforce. This move towards a robot-driven future involves advanced machinery, including the Proteus and Sequoia models, designed to handle tasks previously performed by humans. The strategy aims to enhance efficiency, speed up processes, and reduce dependency on human labor, particularly during peak seasons.
Leaked Documents Reveal Amazon's Plan to Replace 600,000 U.S. Workers with Robots by 2027
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