Meta Cuts 10% of Workforce, Shifts 7,000 to AI Roles
Meta is laying off 8,000 employees worldwide - roughly 10% of its staff - while reassigning 7,000 others to artificial intelligence positions. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the cuts target management layers he believes are slowing team productivity.
In Israel, more than 100 of Meta's 1,000 employees will lose their jobs. About 200 others - 20% of the Israeli workforce - will move into AI-focused roles. Several dozen mid-level managers will also lose their positions.
Zuckerberg's streamlining effort reflects broader pressure from Wall Street. Investors want Meta to focus on advertising revenue and AI investment while pulling back from metaverse spending.
More Cuts Expected
Meta plans another round of layoffs in August or September, ahead of its annual Connect conference, according to estimates. That round could affect another 10% of the company's workforce.
The company announced the first wave in April, leaving employees uncertain about their status for weeks. Meta has not responded to questions about the Israeli operations.
Capital Spending Accelerates
Meta will spend more than $100 billion on capital expenditure this year, primarily for AI and metaverse development. The layoffs suggest the company is redirecting resources toward technology over headcount.
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