Meta Platforms Inc. announced plans to eliminate about 10% of its workforce starting next month as part of a restructuring aimed at increasing efficiency and accelerating investments in artificial intelligence. The move follows a broader strategy shift announced earlier this year, focusing on reducing management layers and automating tasks through AI tools. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg stated the changes are designed to allow remaining employees to work more effectively by leveraging AI systems.
The first round of layoffs will affect several thousand employees globally, with additional cuts possible in 2026. Meta has not specified exact numbers but confirmed the scale would remain proportional to its current workforce. The company’s latest earnings report showed rising costs in AI infrastructure, which Zuckerberg described as necessary to maintain long-term competitiveness in the tech sector.
Industry analysts note Meta’s decision reflects a trend among major tech firms to prioritize AI development over traditional expansion. Competitors such as Alphabet and Microsoft have also increased AI spending, though none have announced workforce reductions of this magnitude. Meta’s stock rose 2% following the announcement, signaling investor confidence in the company’s strategic pivot.
Employees affected will receive severance packages and career transition support, according to Meta’s internal memo. The company has not disclosed which departments will face the largest cuts but indicated roles in middle management and administrative functions would be most impacted.
Source: itavisen.no