Amazon cuts jobs at Alexa unit as focus turns to generative AI

Company has pulled back in a variety of divisions this month, including music, gaming, and some human resources roles

The cuts by Amazon affect several hundred employees working on Alexa.

Amazon has said it is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit, citing shifting business priorities and a greater focus on generative artificial intelligence.

The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa. A spokeswoman declined to elaborate on exactly how many were affected.