E-commerce giant Amazon has announced a major global restructuring that will result in the layoffs of over 16,000 employees as the company accelerates its focus on AI and technology-driven operations. The move aims to reshape teams and workflows to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market, streamlining operations, reducing bureaucracy, and empowering employees with more ownership. Amazon said affected staff will have 90 days to explore internal opportunities, with support including severanc