Meta Plans to Lay Off 8,000 Staff in AI-Driven Restructure
Meta Platforms will start cutting around 8,000 jobs (about 10% of its workforce) from May 20 as part of a wider organisational overhaul. Additional layoffs are expected later in the year as the company streamlines operations, reduces management layers, and boosts efficiency. The restructuring is closely tied to Meta’s growing focus on artificial intelligence across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Roles that overlap with automated or AI-driven processes may be at risk. Despite the cuts, Meta remains financially strong with continued revenue growth from digital advertising. The move is seen as a strategic shift to align talent with the company’s long-term AI ambitions.
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