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Amazon’s Automation Drive Could Displace 600,000 Warehouse Roles by 2033, Documents Suggest

Amazon is accelerating its warehouse automation efforts with plans to replace over half a million human jobs with robots by 2033, according to leaked documents. The retail giant aims to automate 75% of its operations while maintaining its status as a major employer through new role creation.

Amazon’s Robotics Expansion Plans

Amazon is significantly expanding its robotic workforce with plans that could potentially displace approximately 600,000 human employees by 2033, according to internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. The retail giant reportedly aims to automate 75% of its warehouse operations, representing one of the largest workforce transformation initiatives in corporate history.

by Liam Dorsey
CloudTechnology

Major AWS Disruption Highlights Internet’s Fragile Infrastructure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage disrupted numerous popular websites and applications overnight. The DNS-related incident underscores the internet’s reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure and the cascading effects when critical systems fail.

Widespread Internet Disruption Tied to AWS Infrastructure

A major outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted significant portions of the internet overnight, rendering numerous popular websites and services temporarily inaccessible, according to reports. The incident affected platforms including Snapchat, Fortnite, Venmo, and the PlayStation Network, highlighting the centralized nature of modern internet infrastructure.

by Liam Dorsey