Amazon has sent a cease-and-desist letter accusing Perplexity AI of using its Comet browser agent to make purchases on Amazon without authorization, prompting Perplexity to fire back with a public statement alleging bullying and intimidation from the e-commerce juggernaut.

The job cuts come as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said he envisions the company relying on AI agents to replace human workers.

The tech giant axed 14,000 roles, and more layoffs could be coming in 2026. Employees might wonder why it's necessary, and the company's mixed messages aren't helping.

Amazon has faced pressure from investors to tighten its finances as it spends big on the AI race. The company says it will cut 14,000 jobs, citing a goal of "reducing bureaucracy, removing layers."

Amazon is pouring billions into AI infrastructure. Its cloud boss says the company feels "quite good" about its strategy.

Major tech giants, including Amazon, TCS, Intel, and Google, are leading the chart with the largest number of reductions.

Customers who engage with Rufus during their shopping journey are 60% more likely to complete a purchase compared to those who don't.

The AWS partnership is OpenAI's first major cloud computing deal since striking a new agreement with Microsoft that gave it more flexibility.