Amazon's planned layoffs of 16,000 employees highlight AI's growing impact on corporate workforce dynamics. CEO Andy Jassy noted that AI tools prompt increased automation, contributing to job losses. This move represents nearly 10% of Amazon's 1.58 million-strong corporate workforce, although the majority remains in fulfillment centers. Industry leaders at the World Economic Forum echoed this sentiment, suggesting companies may use AI as a rationale for workforce reductions. The company reports quarterly results next week.