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Amazon exec says AI won’t wipe out white-collar jobs—and is hiring 11,000 grads and interns, and has more developers than 2 years ago to prove it
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman argues AI will reshape but not eliminate white-collar jobs, citing Amazon's hiring of 11,000 interns and graduates in 2026 and increased software developer employment despite AI advancements. He compares AI's impact to Microsoft Excel, emphasizing job transformation rather than displacement.
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