Amazon says robots improve warehouse costs, work output and safety, but it did not say how many jobs will change or when. Sales and per-share profit also missed estimates, leaving no clear change to its outlook.
The warehouse robots could help Amazon spend less and improve safety. But Jassy said their effect is small today and gave no count or schedule for jobs affected. Sales and per-share profit also missed estimates, so the report gives mixed evidence about Amazon's outlook.
Microsoft is mentioned only through Bill Gates's broad warning about AI and jobs. The story reports no new change to Microsoft's business, so it does not shift the company's outlook.
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