Amazon plans to automate much of its U.S. warehouse network, potentially replacing over 600,000 jobs by 2033, according to a New York Times report.
The company expects to avoid hiring 160,000 workers by 2027, cutting costs by about $0.30 per item shipped.
Internal documents show efforts to manage community backlash and reframe automation as “advanced technology.”
Amazon denies a broad job-cutting plan, citing new hiring and job creation from efficiency gains.
Experts warn the shift could make Amazon a net job destroyer and disproportionately impact people of color, who make up a large share of its warehouse workforce.
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