Meta has reportedly laid off 8,000 employees
Meta has announced the layoff of approximately 8,000 employees, which constitutes around 10 percent of its workforce. CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the layoffs in a memo, stating that this decision is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and invest in AI. The company does not expect any further company-wide layoffs this year, despite the significant impact of these cuts.
- ▪Meta is laying off around 8,000 employees, which is about 10 percent of its workforce.
- ▪CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the layoffs are intended to offset investments in AI.
- ▪The layoffs and transfers will affect around 20 percent of the company's workforce.
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Big Tech Meta has reportedly laid off 8,000 employees That's around 10 percent of the company, according to a memo from yesterday seen by multiple outlets. By Steve Dent May 21, 2026 7:33 am EST Mattgush/Getty Images CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an all-hands memo to employees confirming that Meta is laying off around 8,000 employees and transferring another 7,000, according to reports from Sky News and Business Insider. "As previously shared, we have decided to reduce headcount... to allow us to offset the other investments we're making," the memo reportedly states. Meta said it didn't anticipate further "company-wide" layoffs this year.
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