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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.

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Reddit Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI and Data Scraping Firms

Reddit has initiated legal action against four companies accused of improperly accessing and using its platform content. The lawsuit alleges systematic data scraping from search results to avoid licensing fees, with Perplexity AI specifically accused of reproducing test content within hours of posting.

Legal Action Over Alleged Data Scraping

Reddit has filed a lawsuit against four companies—SerApi, OxyLabs, AWMProxy, and Perplexity AI—for allegedly scraping its content without proper licensing agreements, according to reports from The New York Times. This legal action represents the platform’s continued effort to monetize its vast user-generated content, particularly as training data for artificial intelligence systems.

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Salesforce CEO Reverses Trump Support Following Internal Backlash and Board Resignation

Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff has walked back his praise for Donald Trump and support for deploying National Guard troops in San Francisco. The reversal comes after significant internal backlash, including the resignation of prominent venture capitalist Ron Conway from the company’s philanthropic board.

Executive Backtrack Follows Widespread Criticism

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has publicly reversed his position on former President Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy military forces to San Francisco, according to reports. The tech executive, who previously expressed strong support for Trump and his crime reduction strategies, now states he no longer believes National Guard soldiers are “needed to address safety” in the city.