Amazon.com Inc.
03/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/13/2026 03:42
What you need to know about Amazon today: March 13, 2026
Amazon delivers another strong year of safety progress, making our workplaces even safer for our employees
Amazon is sharing 2025 global operations safety data, which demonstrates consistent year-over-year improvement. Global Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) has improved 43% and Global Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) has improved 70% over the past six years. We've invested over $2.5 billion to advance safety progress since 2019, including innovations, ergonomic improvements, and training programs. Employee engagement remains strong, with over 200,000 team members actively contributing safety suggestions through Dragonfly, our proprietary feedback platform.
Amazon is sharing 2025 global operations safety data, which demonstrates consistent year-over-year improvement. Global Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) has improved 43% and Global Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) has improved 70% over the past six years. We've invested over $2.5 billion to advance safety progress since 2019, including innovations, ergonomic improvements, and training programs. Employee engagement remains strong, with over 200,000 team members actively contributing safety suggestions through Dragonfly, our proprietary feedback platform.
Amazon is investing AU$750 million in a robotics fulfillment center in Australia
Amazon is investing AU$750 million in a new robotics fulfillment center in Brisbane, Queensland, set for completion in 2028. Spanning 150,000 square meters across four levels, the facility will process over 125 million packages per year and house up to 15 million items. It will create more than 1,000 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction roles. Robots like Hercules and Sparrow will work alongside employees - handling heavy lifting and order sorting using AI and computer vision - while Tech Vests ensure worker safety. The investment underscores Amazon's commitment to Queensland's economy and its vision of humans and technology working hand in hand.
Amazon is investing AU$750 million in a new robotics fulfillment center in Brisbane, Queensland, set for completion in 2028. Spanning 150,000 square meters across four levels, the facility will process over 125 million packages per year and house up to 15 million items. It will create more than 1,000 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction roles. Robots like Hercules and Sparrow will work alongside employees - handling heavy lifting and order sorting using AI and computer vision - while Tech Vests ensure worker safety. The investment underscores Amazon's commitment to Queensland's economy and its vision of humans and technology working hand in hand.
Amazon launches Health AI agent on Amazon website and app with free 24/7 access to virtual care for Prime members
Amazon has launched Health AI, an agentic AI health assistant now available on Amazon.com and the Amazon app, offering 24/7 personalized health guidance to U.S. customers. The tool can explain lab results, manage prescription renewals, and connect users directly with One Medical providers via message, video, or in-person visits. As an introductory offer, eligible U.S. Prime members receive up to five free direct-message care consultations - covering 30+ conditions - valued at up to $145. Built on Amazon Bedrock within a HIPAA-compliant environment, Health AI uses a multi-agent system with clinical safety guardrails, ensuring secure, personalized, and responsible care navigation.
Amazon has launched Health AI, an agentic AI health assistant now available on Amazon.com and the Amazon app, offering 24/7 personalized health guidance to U.S. customers. The tool can explain lab results, manage prescription renewals, and connect users directly with One Medical providers via message, video, or in-person visits. As an introductory offer, eligible U.S. Prime members receive up to five free direct-message care consultations - covering 30+ conditions - valued at up to $145. Built on Amazon Bedrock within a HIPAA-compliant environment, Health AI uses a multi-agent system with clinical safety guardrails, ensuring secure, personalized, and responsible care navigation.
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