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AWS CEO says replacing young employees with AI is ‘one of the dumbest ideas’—and bad for business: ‘At some point the whole thing explodes on itself’
AWS CEO Matt Garman argues replacing junior employees with AI is a poor business strategy, emphasizing the value of mentoring young workers and maintaining a talent pipeline. Amazon plans to hire 11,000 interns and recent graduates in 2026 despite AI advancements. A Stanford study suggests AI impacts entry-level workers, but economists attribute youth unemployment to broader economic factors.
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