Amazon hopes to replace 600,000 US workers with robots, according to leaked documents

Here is a 175-word summary of the news article: Amazon is reportedly planning to replace over 600,000 US workers with robots by 2033 as part of its automation efforts. Internal documents show the company's robotics team is working to automate 75% of its operations, allowing it to avoid hiring new workers even as it expects to sell twice as many products. Amazon estimates this automation could save the company $12.6 billion from 2025-2027 by eliminating the need for 160,000 US roles by 2027. The company has considered steps to improve its public image, like avoiding terms like "automation" and "AI" in favor of more vague language. However, Amazon claims the leaked documents do not represent its full hiring strategy, and that executives are not being told to avoid certain terminology. Experts warn that if Amazon achieves its automation goals, it could transform the retail giant from a major job creator into a net job destroyer. The company's aggressive pursuit of robotics poses significant risks for its US workforce.