Meta Platforms lays off 8,000 employees, reassigns 7,000 to AI roles
Meta Platforms has announced the layoff of 8,000 employees while reallocating 7,000 to artificial intelligence roles. This shift indicates a significant pivot from its previous focus on the metaverse. The company is also closing 6,000 open positions, resulting in a total impact on around 14,000 tech jobs.
- ▪Meta is laying off 8,000 employees globally.
- ▪7,000 employees are being reassigned to AI-focused teams.
- ▪The layoffs represent about 10% of Meta's total workforce.
- ▪The company is closing approximately 6,000 open positions, affecting around 14,000 tech jobs in total.
- ▪This marks a shift in priorities from metaverse projects to artificial intelligence.
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