Amazon Trims AGI Unit Jobs Amid Broad Layoffs

Amazon has again trimmed staffing in its artificial general intelligence division as part of a ongoing reallocation of resources toward higher-priority AI initiatives, with the company not disclosing the exact number of AGI layoffs. This rounds out a broader purge that, when combined with January cuts, brings the total headcount reductions to roughly 30,000 since October 2025 as CEO Andy Jassy pushes to slim bureaucracy and accelerate AI deployment. The AGI unit, which has produced models like Nova Act and focuses on autonomous AI agents, has seen leadership changes in recent years, including the exit of Rohit Prasad and the transition under Peter DeSantis, as well as the loss of David Luan. Amazon insists the moves reflect a sharpened focus on initiatives that matter to customers while continuing to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and new capabilities. The layoffs underscore a wider industry trend of pouring capital into AI while restructuring workforces, with Amazon highlighting ongoing investments in AI models, chips, data centers, and cloud services to sustain long-term growth. Several reports also note Amazon’s commitment to supporting affected employees through severance, outplacement, and transitional benefits as it concentrates resources on the most impactful AI programs.