June 20, 2025

Chief executives giving employees AI fright

Axios -  Chief executives are giving employees an AI fright — warning them the new technology could make many workers obsolete, while urging them to start using it right awayWorkers are being inundated with a constant barrage of surveys and warnings about AI taking jobs.

In a post earlier this week, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy offered his thoughts on generative AI. In paragraph 15, he gets to the tough part:

  • The transformation will likely "reduce our total corporate workforce."
  • Jassy is echoing the message of many other leaders. JPMorgan's consumer chief recently told investors AI would allow for a 10% headcount reduction. Other companies have already blamed AI for layoffs. More

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