Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs Amid AI Investments
Amazon announced plans to cut roughly 16,000 corporate roles, the second major reduction since October, as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence and organizational efficiency.
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Amazon announced plans to cut roughly 16,000 corporate roles, the second major reduction since October, as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence and organizational efficiency.
Barclays Research says humanoid robots are moving from experimental labs into real-world deployment as advances in AI and hardware reduce costs. The firm estimates the market could expand sharply over the next decade amid labor shortages.
SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.
Alibaba.com unveiled AI Mode at CoCreate Europe, integrating agentic AI into its platform to help businesses discover suppliers, optimize sourcing, and automate trade processes.
Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA will launch a €1 billion AI cloud in Munich by early 2026, featuring 10,000 Blackwell GPUs and SAP software to power industrial and public sector applications.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says humanoid robots could become the most transformative opportunity in artificial intelligence, eclipsing sectors like autonomous transport and healthcare.
Nvidia and Fujitsu have entered into a strategic collaboration to co-develop AI robotics and foundational AI infrastructure in Japan, aiming for deployment by 2030 and a ‘human-centric’ model of innovation.