Amazon confirmed plans to reduce its corporate workforce, impacting 14,000 employees. The company cited a need to be more lean and the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence as reasons for the cuts. Those who do not find a new role will be offered severance pay and other transition benefits.

Amazon laid-off employees pay and benefits severance offer, affected businesses and regions — the company announced 14,000 corporate job cuts across the US, Canada and Europe. About 7,500 employees were notified first.

Amazon begins layoffs, offering 90 days' pay, benefits, and career support, read on to find out what's next for affected employees.

Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence.

One reason for this approach was to prevent badge access issues at offices.

Amazon is notifying employees of layoffs impacting 14,000 positions, offering 90 days of pay and support services.