Amazon is shutting down its Shanghai AI lab, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
The closure cuts one of the company’s key artificial intelligence research hubs in China.
Amazon has not shared detailed reasons yet. The move surprises some industry watchers given China’s growing AI market.
This comes amid increasing regulatory and geopolitical pressures on US tech firms operating in China.
The Shanghai lab focused on AI research, development, and local talent engagement.
No word on timelines or what happens to staff at the lab.
Amazon declined to comment in detail when reached by Reuters.
