Zuckerberg warns ‘success isn’t a given’ after laying off 10% of Meta
Meta has laid off 10% of its workforce as part of a reorganization plan. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence and warned that success is not guaranteed. He expressed gratitude to the departing employees and outlined the company's vision for the future.
- ▪Meta has cut about 8,000 employees and will not fill approximately 6,000 open positions.
- ▪Zuckerberg stated that the companies leading in AI will define the next generation.
- ▪Laid-off employees in the U.S. will receive severance including four months' pay and additional weeks for each year of service.
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Tech NewsZuckerberg warns ‘success isn’t a given’ after laying off 10% of Meta As Meta laid off 10% of the company Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed the tech giant’s reorganization in a memo to employees.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., exits Los Angeles Superior Court, in Feb.Kyle Grillot / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 6:58 PM EDTBy Emily LorschAs Meta cut 10% of its workforce on Wednesday — a move that had been anticipated for more than a month — CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed the tech giant’s transition in a companywide memo.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Zuckerberg thanked the impacted…
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