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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon’s Artificial General Intelligence Unit Faces Job Cuts

Jul 22, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Amazon cut jobs in its AI unit to sharpen focus, while Tesla reported negative free cash flow due to heavy AI and robotics spending despite revenue growth. IBM confirmed disappointing Q2 results, with mainframe sales down 42%, leading to lowered full-year revenue forecasts. These updates highlight ongoing industry shifts as major tech firms balance massive AI investments with workforce reductions and fluctuating financial performance.

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