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The layoffs specifically target roles within Amazon’s PXT division, which stands for People Experience and Technology. This division encompasses HR functions such as recruitment, employee support, and administrative roles. To put it into perspective, approximately 1,500 HR employees out of a total of 10,000 are expected to be laid off. Such drastic cutbacks are a clear indication that AI and automation are poised to replace many traditionally human-centric tasks.