The Pragmatic Engineer Gergely Orosz • 11/6/2025

The Pulse: Amazon layoffs – AI or economy to blame?

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This article examines Amazon's unexpected layoff of 14,000 employees, questioning whether AI implementation or economic pressures are the true driver. It analyzes the company's official statement about needing a 'leaner' organization for AI innovation, compares this to previous layoff patterns, and discusses the significant impact on software engineering roles within the tech giant.

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