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AMAZON REPORTEDLY HOPES TO REPLACE 600,000 US WORKERS WITH ROBOTS
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According to leaked documents, Amazon plans to replace 600,000 US workers with robots by 2033 to automate 75% of their operations, potentially saving 30 cents per item by 2027. Amazon considered using different terminology to downplay potential job losses and improve its public image. Amazon disputes the documents, stating that they don't reflect the company's overall hiring strategy.