Meta begins 8,000 job cuts globally, starting with Singapore layoffs
Meta has initiated a global reduction of 8,000 jobs, beginning with layoffs in Singapore. This move represents about 10% of its workforce and is part of a broader trend in the tech industry. The company plans to invest $135 billion in AI this year, significantly increasing its previous spending on the technology.
- ▪Meta started sending layoff notices to employees in Singapore, marking the beginning of a global workforce reduction.
- ▪The layoffs will affect approximately 10% of Meta's total workforce, particularly in engineering and product teams.
- ▪In addition to the layoffs, Meta is closing around 6,000 open roles, bringing the total reduction to about 14,000 positions.
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Meta begins 8,000 job cuts globally, starting with Singapore layoffs The social media giant is slashing 10% of its workforce while funneling $135 billion into AI, part of a broader tech industry trend that has displaced 49,000 workers in 2026 alone. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 20, 2026 Meta started sending layoff notices to employees in Singapore early Tuesday morning, kicking off a global workforce reduction of roughly 8,000 people. The emails arrived at 4 a.m. local time. The cuts represent about 10% of Meta’s total workforce and are expected to hit engineering and product teams hardest. Staff in the US and Europe were also expected to receive notifications the same day, according to Bloomberg.
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