Amazon announces significant job cuts attributed to the rise of artificial intelligence and automation technologies, impacting roles in logistics and customer service. The integration of AI tools is streamlined to optimize efficiency, affecting thousands of employees primarily in North America.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to discuss Nvidia’s advanced Blackwell AI chips with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.
Planned investments of $40 billion in 14 APEC economies are projected to generate $45 billion for the U.S. GDP through adoption of American AI technologies and high-value job creation.
Redmond police are integrating advanced AI technologies like predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to enhance crime-solving capabilities. This initiative is aimed at improving the efficiency of investigations through data analysis, though details regarding specific AI tools used remain unspecified. Affected region: Redmond, Washington.
Investors can’t get enough of AI, despite worries over high valuations — and tech companies can’t get enough of each other, either.
Amazon employees grapple with layoffs and worry that more may be looming.
In California, a surge in AI deployment is causing increased anxiety among workers across various sectors. The report highlights concerns about job displacement and the potential for AI to outpace human capabilities. Key discussions include the role of training and adaptability in mitigating these challenges.
Amazon’s latest cuts fed into anxiety about AI replacing workers. But some are sceptical that recent layoffs are a telling sign of how AI is affecting employment.
