Amazon has announced automation plans in its warehouses that could prevent up to 600,000 hires in the United States in the coming years, according to a recent report by The New York TimesThe company, which is the second-largest employer in the private sector in the country, seeks to implement robotic technologies that, although they will not completely replace the workers, will optimize operations and will allow for hiring fewer people. It is estimated that this automation could help avoid hiring 160,000 workers by 2027, enabling substantial savings in the cost of shipping products.
However, after the publication of the article, Amazon has taken steps to clarify its position, noting that the projections presented are only the perspectives of a specific team and do not reflect the company's overall strategy. In an attempt to balance its initiatives, the company has announced plans to hire 250,000 people before the upcoming holiday season and has introduced new technologies such as Blue Jay and Project Eluna, designed to assist employees with repetitive tasks. Despite predictions about the reduction of its workforce, Amazon emphasizes that its goal is to "amplify" the work of its employees using advanced artificial intelligence tools.
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