New Delhi, May 20: Meta Platforms has announced the layoff of approximately 8,000 employees, effective Wednesday. This decision is part of a restructuring process driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), according to multiple reports.
The parent company of Facebook has begun notifying employees in phases, indicating that nearly 10 percent of its global workforce will be affected, with changes in roles expected.
Reports suggest that an internal memo outlined plans to transition about 7,000 employees into new AI-focused roles as part of Meta’s restructuring efforts.
In a memo sent to staff, Meta’s HR Chief, Janell Gale, stated that several teams are being reorganized based on AI-driven principles. This aims to create simpler structures and smaller groups that can work more responsively and with greater accountability.
Gale mentioned, “As we work through these changes, many teams have integrated AI-based design principles into their new organizational structures.”
According to the report, North American employees were also instructed to work from home on the day the layoffs take effect, a practice Meta followed during previous layoff announcements.
This restructuring comes at a time when Meta is significantly increasing its spending on AI infrastructure.
Additionally, the company has projected capital expenditures for 2026 to be between $125 billion and $145 billion, primarily focused on AI data centers, custom chips, and model training.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly informed employees that the purpose of the data being collected is solely to enhance AI systems, not for surveillance.
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