Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pushing for a major restructuring to make the company operate like a startup, leading to significant layoffs and a return to in-office work. The latest round of cuts will affect around 14,000 employees, adding to over 27,000 job losses since late 2022, as Jassy aims to flatten management layers and improve efficiency amid rising competition and costs.

Amazon announced it will cut 16,000 corporate jobs, part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy. This move follows a previous reduction of 14,000 jobs in October, indicating ongoing adjustments as the company shifts its focus towards efficiency and artificial intelligence.

Pinterest will lay off less than 15% of its workforce and reduce office space as it focuses on artificial intelligence. The company expects restructuring costs of $35 million to $45 million and aims to enhance AI-driven features for users and marketers. Shares dropped over 9% following the announcement.

XAI has reportedly laid off 500 workers from its data annotation team as part of a restructuring effort. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges in the tech industry related to workforce management and operational efficiency.

Eigen has announced a 25% reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring effort to enhance operational efficiency. The layoffs are aimed at aligning resources with the company's strategic goals amid challenging market conditions.

Intel has significantly reduced its workforce by 35,500 jobs in under two years, with over 20,000 layoffs occurring recently under CEO Lip-Bu Tan's leadership. This restructuring effort aims to align the company with market realities and has involved substantial cuts to research and development budgets, as well as a focus on high-return projects. Despite these challenges, Intel reported a return to growth and profitability in Q3 2025, although it continues to navigate a complex corporate environment.