Meta Platforms lays off 8,000 employees, reassigns 7,000 to AI roles
Meta Platforms is laying off 8,000 employees while reassigning 7,000 to new AI roles. This restructuring represents about 10% of the company's workforce as it shifts focus from the metaverse to AI development. The company plans to invest significantly in AI infrastructure, with projected spending between $125 billion and $145 billion.
- ▪Meta Platforms is cutting approximately 8,000 jobs and reallocating 7,000 employees to AI-focused teams.
- ▪The layoffs represent about 10% of the company's total workforce.
- ▪Meta is also closing around 6,000 open positions, increasing the total headcount reduction.
- ▪Layoff notices are set to begin on May 20, with some employees already informed to work from home.
- ▪The company plans to invest between $125 billion and $145 billion in AI infrastructure and development.
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