Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as it pivots towards AI
Meta has announced a significant reorganization that will result in the layoff of 8,000 employees as it shifts its focus towards artificial intelligence. This move is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies are increasingly prioritizing AI development. Additionally, 7,000 employees will have their roles adjusted to support new AI initiatives within the company.
- ▪Meta will lay off about 10% of its workforce, totaling around 8,000 employees.
- ▪Another 7,000 employees will be reassigned to teams focused on AI projects.
- ▪This reorganization comes amid a broader trend of job cuts in the tech sector as companies invest heavily in artificial intelligence.
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Business Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as it pivots towards AI May 20, 20262:22 PM ET John Ruwitch A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter sent every weekday morning. The tech company Meta kicked off a sweeping reorganization on Wednesday that will shrink its workforce and accelerate a pivot toward artificial intelligence. In an internal memo last month, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp said it would lay off around 10% of its workforce — or about 8,000 people — in May. Company spokesperson Erica Sackin on Wednesday confirmed to NPR that those affected employees have been notified.
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