tech
March 14, 2026
Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company
These layoffs could help Facebook's parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring.
TL;DR
- Meta is reportedly considering layoffs affecting 20% or more of its workforce.
- The layoffs could help offset aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, acquisitions, and hiring.
- Meta employed nearly 79,000 people as of December 31.
- A Meta spokesperson called the report speculative.
- This comes as many tech companies, like Block, announce layoffs citing AI automation.
- Some suggest these cuts are 'AI-washing,' using AI as a cover for other issues.
- Meta previously laid off 11,000 jobs in November 2022 and 10,000 in March 2023.
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