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Why Amazon is hiring 11,000 junior employees
June 24, 2026·1h 2m·5-min readinterviewtechnology
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Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, argues that replacing junior workers with AI is one of the 'dumbest things' he's ever heard, emphasizing that early-career employees are vital for innovation and cultural continuity. Yet, Amazon has cut 30,000 corporate jobs amid AI-driven efficiency gains and organ
Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, argues that replacing junior workers with AI is one of the 'dumbest things' he's ever heard, emphasizing that early-career employees are vital for innovation and cultural continuity. Yet, Amazon has cut 30,000 corporate jobs amid AI-driven efficiency gains and organ
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Matt Garman
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Matt GarmanElla MarkianosAndy Jassy
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