23.04.2026 23:40
Meta Platforms has decided to significantly downsize its workforce to finance increasing artificial intelligence investments. The company is reportedly set to lay off approximately 8,000 employees and cancel thousands of open positions, with this move seen as part of an accelerating cost-control process in the tech sector. Meta's massive AI push is bringing about fundamental changes in its employment policies.
Meta Platforms is making significant workforce reductions to cut costs and fund artificial intelligence investments. The company is reportedly laying off approximately 8,000 employees and canceling 6,000 open positions.
10% OF WORKFORCE AFFECTED
With approximately 78,000 employees as of the end of 2025, the planned cuts at Meta correspond to about 10% of the total workforce. Internal communications indicated that the decision is not directly caused by AI but is necessary to balance increasing investments.
HUGE BUDGET FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Meta plans to increase its AI spending from $72 billion to $135 billion by 2026. This major investment push has led the company to restructure its cost framework.
“A DIFFICULT BUT NECESSARY DECISION”
Meta’s Human Resources Director Janelle Gale stated in a message to employees, “We are taking this step to manage the company more efficiently and balance other investments.” Gale emphasized that the decision is difficult but has become inevitable.
SIMILAR PICTURE AMONG TECH GIANTS
Along with Meta, Microsoft and Amazon are also making similar workforce reductions. Microsoft is planning to offer voluntary separation to thousands of employees, while Amazon cut 16,000 positions earlier this year.