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Automakers scale back EV production as incentives end, but new deals hint at rebound

GM and Rivian cut jobs amid EV market uncertainty
The big picture: With federal incentives ended, EV automakers are monitoring demand, recalibrating production, and weighing further adjustments amid shifting policies and renewed global competition. At the same time, newly forged trade agreements and planned industry investment suggest that some of the current downsizing may be reversed as markets adjust and manufacturers launch new models.
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Amazon says its robots aren't taking human jobs, while unveiling more robots built to take jobs

Amazon's idea of reassurance apparently involves more robots
Facepalm: Amazon has responded to reports that the company aims to replace 600,000 US warehouse workers with robots by 2033. Predictably, it's trying to put a positive spin on the news, claiming that the "real headline isn't about robots" but about people. The message comes as part of an announcement revealing two new Amazon systems designed to perform human jobs.