Business Insider's reporters walk through the big layoffs at Amazon, why the cuts came, and who could be next.

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

The company didn’t say how many video-game jobs will be cut, but noted in a memo Tuesday that “significant role reductions” would fall on its offices in Irvine and San Diego, as well as its central publishing division.

Amazon stock is up 43% over the last five years, badly underperforming other Magnificent Seven stocks and the broader S&P 500.

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The move comes amid similar cuts at Meta and Applied Materials, signaling a broader tech industry shift toward automation and AI investment.

Amazon will report earnings after the closing bell on Thursday. Analysts want updates on AI progress, AWS, and retail margins.