Streamlining, AI, Robots Behind Another 121 Amazon Job Cuts in Washington State
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Amazon is cutting 121 jobs in Washington State, with many related to AI and robotics, as the company continues to automate fulfillment centers and warehouses. The job cuts include roles in Bellevue, Seattle, and Sumner, with over a million automated machines already in use, and plans to increase robot involvement to 80% by 2035. Humanoid robots, like Agility Robotics' Digit, are being tested for specific tasks, signaling a continued shift toward automation.
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