Amazon is permanently laying off 121 employees in Seattle and Bellevue
According to an official filing with Washington state, Amazon is laying off 121 workers in Seattle and the surrounding area as part of AI-focused restructuring efforts.
Amazon is planning permanent layoffs affecting 121 employees in Washington state within the framework of its investments in artificial intelligence and ongoing restructuring process.
Filing Submitted to Washington State
A filing submitted to the Washington State Employment Security Department stated that Amazon will make permanent layoffs affecting a total of 121 workers in the Seattle, Bellevue, and Sumner areas. The start date for the layoffs was announced as October 1, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence and Restructuring
While the filing did not specify which departments will be affected, it was stated that local support teams will assist employees during the transition process. The process coincides with a period when the company is heavily investing in artificial intelligence.
Past Layoff Waves
Previously, the company had eliminated approximately 16,000 corporate positions worldwide in January. In July, a certain number of layoffs were carried out in the artificial general intelligence department.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Amazon executives state that generative artificial intelligence will reduce the need for certain corporate positions. CEO Andy Jassy points out that the technology will automate some white-collar jobs over time.
Regional Economic Concerns
The ongoing layoffs are raising concerns regarding the technology sector and economic impact in the region. The company had previously made cuts in units such as human resources, retail, and cloud computing.