Amazon claims warehouse robotics are creating work, not cutting it, adding fresh fuel to a long-running debate over automation and jobs. Speaking to CNBC, Amazon executive John Boumphrey said the company’s experience shows employment has risen alongside robots on the warehouse floor.

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Amazon engineers in Seattle slam employer for building AI data centers while laying off 30,000 staffers — CNBC (@CNBC) June 4, 2026 According to CNBC, Amazon's aggressive push into artificial intelligence is drawing criticism from some of its own employees.

Amazon is ramping up its challenge to established quick-commerce players, reporting strong adoption of Amazon Now and rapid growth in Prime memberships, with smaller cities emerging as a key driver of demand across its e-commerce ecosystem.