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Amazon exec dismisses AI job apocalypse, highlights Gen Z talent

Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services, argues that fears of AI causing mass job displacement are overstated. He believes AI will transform jobs rather than eliminate them, citing historical parallels like the introduction of Microsoft Excel. Garman emphasized Amazon's continued commitment to hiring thousands of interns and recent graduates, valuing adaptability and a willingness to learn in new hires. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI will reshape, not eliminate, jobs, potentially easing concerns for entry-level talent.

RANK_REASON Executive opinion piece on AI's impact on jobs, not a direct release or significant industry event.

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Amazon exec dismisses AI job apocalypse, highlights Gen Z talent

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    ‘Wipe out and change are different’: Amazon exec slams AI job apocalypse fears as he hires thousands of Gen Z grads

    Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services, is rejecting predictions of an entry-level job bloodbath, as he hires thousands of Gen Z talent.