Amazon is making headlines with its plan to cut 49,000 desks company-wide as it shifts its focus and billions of dollars towards artificial intelligence. The move aims to reduce Amazon's office vacancy rate from 31% to a more streamlined 22.9% by 2026. Senior Real Estate Manager Martha Schwarzkopf Doyle explained that this will be achieved by allowing leases to expire, 'hibernating' offices, and subleasing or terminating leases in largely vacant spaces. This downsizing could free up over 10 million square feet of office space. While Amazon assures it prioritizes spaces that foster innovation and collaboration, concerns are rising about the impact on the workforce and the Seattle economy, where Amazon is a major employer. What does this shift mean for the future of work and the tech industry? We dive into the details.