New report leaks Amazon's proposed mass-automation plans

Here is a 181-word summary of the news article: Amazon is reportedly planning to automate up to 75% of its operations, which could put 500,000 US jobs at risk. Internal documents and interviews indicate Amazon aims to sell twice as many products by 2033 while avoiding 600,000 new hires through increased robotics and automation. The company has already deployed over 1 million robots in its warehouses and is building facilities with few human workers. Amazon estimates it could save 30 cents per item by automating 160,000 jobs by 2027. To mitigate potential backlash, Amazon is participating in local events to establish itself as a "good corporate citizen." The company also prefers using terms like "advanced technology" instead of "automation" or "AI" when discussing its robotics plans. Amazon has disputed the claims, calling the plans cited as incomplete and stating its hiring strategy is broader. However, the company did not provide specifics on the number of permanent hires for the upcoming holiday season.