Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles
Meta is reassigning 7,000 employees to new AI-focused roles while also laying off 8,000 workers. The restructuring aims to enhance productivity and create a more rewarding work environment. This move aligns with Meta's strategy to invest heavily in artificial intelligence after shifting away from its metaverse plans.
- ▪Meta is moving 7,000 employees to four new organizations focused on AI tools and apps.
- ▪The company is also laying off 8,000 workers this week as part of its restructuring efforts.
- ▪Affected employees will receive 16 weeks of severance pay plus additional weeks for each year of service.
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News AI Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles The company is also expected to lay off 8,000 workers this week. By Mariella Moon May 18, 2026 11:53 pm EST Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Meta is not only laying off thousands of workers on Wednesday due to artificial intelligence, it's also moving thousands to new roles within the company. According to Reuters and The New York Times, Meta HR head Janelle Gale has notified employees that 7,000 of them will be moved to four new organizations focused on building new AI tools and apps.
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