Watch Live: BI's tech team talks Amazon layoffs and what it means for your career

As artificial intelligence continues to permeate various sectors, concerns about job security have intensified. This week, Amazon provided a stark illustration of these worries by announcing the termination of 14,000 corporate employees. This decision, part of CEO Andy Jassy's strategy to position Amazon as 'the world's largest startup,' signals a significant shift in the tech landscape. Business Insider's tech team delved into internal communications to uncover how Amazon executives communicated this news to the impacted workers and offered guidance to those who remain employed. The layoffs have sparked widespread speculation about the future of work, particularly as AI technologies begin to reshape job roles across the industry. With Amazon leading the charge, many are left wondering if this trend will extend beyond the tech giant and affect other corporations in Silicon Valley and beyond. Business Insider’s Chief Tech Correspondent, Eugene Kim, and Chief Correspondent, Aki Ito, will explore these implications during a live discussion with Deputy Executive Editor Dan DeFrancesco. They will examine which divisions were most affected by the layoffs and what signals this may send regarding AI's influence on employment. As the conversation unfolds, they will also consider Amazon's financial outlook and what white-collar workers should be vigilant about in this evolving job market. Join the live discussion at 2 PM ET on Thursday to gain insights into the rapidly changing dynamics between AI and employment.