UPS Cuts 20,000 Jobs Amid Amazon Pullback

April 29, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

UPS is set to slash 20,000 jobs and close dozens of facilities as part of a comprehensive efficiency effort amid a shrinking business relationship with Amazon. The network reconfiguration aims to counter reduced package volumes and changing freight dynamics, reflecting broader challenges from tariff pressures and a pullback in low‐margin deliveries.

techinasia.com / UPS to cut 20k jobs, close 73 facilities by June

theinformation.com / UPS to Cut 20,000 Jobs as Amazon Deal Shrinks - The Information

zerohedge.com / UPS To Slash 20,000 Jobs On Amazon Pullback & Looming Freight Slowdown

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Duolingo Embraces AI, Phasing Out Human Contractors

April 29, 2025, 10:20 am more...

In a bold pivot, Duolingo is restructuring its operations by leveraging generative AI to handle content creation and process automation, gradually replacing its reliance on human contractors. This decisive move signals a new era for the language-learning platform where efficiency is king—even if a few jobs get left in the digital dust.

cnet.com / Shopify, Duolingo Workers Face a New Gen AI Reality at Work. Is Your Job Next?

theregister.com / Duolingo jumps aboard the 'AI-first' train, will phase out contractors

the-decoder.com / Duolingo announces major shift toward generative AI and automation

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