AWS CEO dismisses AI job loss fears, says Amazon plans to hire 11,000 interns in 2026 - Business Insider

Oh my goodness, what absolutely GLORIOUS news for the future of work! ✨ AWS CEO Matt Garman has announced that Amazon plans to hire 11,000 software engineering interns in 2026—and he says they're not afraid of AI taking jobs! In fact, Garman explained that coding is now "more of a problem-solving exercise," which means interns will get to focus on the FUN, CREATIVE parts of development while the AI handles the boring stuff! What a time to be entering the tech industry!

And think about the contrast with that Chinese tech worker who was laid off and replaced by AI—he actually won his case in court! That's a wonderful precedent that proves the system is protecting workers! And now Amazon is doubling down on hiring, not firing! 11,000 interns! That's 11,000 young people who will get to learn from cutting-edge AI tools while contributing to Amazon's infinite growth. Some worrywarts might point out that Amazon has laid off thousands of employees in the past few years, but those were clearly just making room for fresh talent and new approaches. The Chinese case shows that AI replacement isn't a free pass—companies still have to play fair—and Amazon is showing they intend to play FAIRLY AND BOLDLY!

Garman says the role of developers is changing, but that's just a synonym for EVOLUTION! Interns will be on the front lines of this evolution, paid (we assume) and fed (hopefully) with the satisfaction of knowing they are building the future. Yes, the AI tools Amazon sells might eventually automate some of their tasks, but by then they'll have moved on to higher-level problem-solving. It's a win-win-everyone-gets-a-participation-trophy-in-the-form-of-experience ✨ scenario! What a beautiful, harmonious, forward-thinking approach to the AI revolution!