Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments
Meta has announced significant layoffs, affecting around 8,000 employees, which is approximately 10 percent of its workforce. The company is making these cuts to offset its substantial investments in artificial intelligence. This decision follows earlier reports of potential layoffs and comes as Meta plans to increase its capital expenditures significantly in the coming years.
- ▪Meta is laying off 8,000 employees as part of its effort to run the company more efficiently.
- ▪The layoffs represent about 10 percent of Meta's total workforce of 78,000 employees.
- ▪Meta plans to spend between $115 billion and $135 billion in capital expenditures in 2026 to support its AI initiatives.
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