Amazon Says It’s Ditching DEI, Dismantling Diversity and Inclusion Programs

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Another Conglomerate Giving Up On DEI After Many Losses!

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  • Amazon claims it is dismantling many diversity and inclusion programs in a new internal memo.
  • A senior human resources executive confirmed that Amazon is shutting down outdated programs and materials.
  • Meta is also closing many DEI efforts to focus on more grounded policies.

Many gaming and tech companies have slowly begun to realize the devastating effects of forced DEI programs. Recently, The Lord of the Fallen developer rejected DEI, calling it a ‘commercial risk.’ The Helldivers 2 studio boss similarly claimed that unnecessary DEI ‘detracts’ from the game experience.

Now, a new report suggests that Amazon has joined the effort to dismantle diversity and inclusion programs

Why it matters: Amazon winding back on DEI programs lines up with many gaming studios that are increasingly becoming hesitant to fill their projects with controversial forced DEI, suggesting a wider shift in the industry.

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In a new internal memo reported by Bloomberg, senior human resources executive Candi Castleberry claims Amazon is ‘winding down outdated programs and materials.’

This change comes as part of a review of hundreds of initiatives. Now, Amazon will focus on programs that bring more benefits to the company.

Rather than have individual groups build programs, we are focusing on programs with proven outcomes — and we also aim to foster a more truly inclusive culture.
– Candi Castleberry

Amazon’s ‘Our Position’ webpage also eliminated a specific DEI discussion earlier on Friday regarding Equity for Black people and LGBTQ+ rights, as reported by The Information. Now, the detailed section has been reduced to a single collapsed paragraph. 

Additionally, Meta confirmed on Friday that many of its established diversity and inclusion policies are disbanding in favor of a more profitable and grounded approach.

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Next Remedy game is expected to feature heavy DEI elements.

All in all, it’s unclear how far firms like Meta and Amazon are willing to cut DEI programs in favor of performance and efficiency. So, take the internal memo with a grain of salt. 

Do you think Amazon ditching some of its controversial DEI elements will lead to a wider ripple effect in the tech industry? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

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