As Meta lays off 10%, 7,000 employees will be moved into AI roles, source says
Meta is restructuring its workforce by laying off 10% of its employees while moving 7,000 into artificial intelligence roles. This decision is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and focus on AI capabilities. The company has faced scrutiny from analysts regarding the sustainability of these changes amid declining stock performance.
- ▪Meta plans to lay off about 8,000 employees and not fill approximately 6,000 open positions.
- ▪The company is consolidating employees into four new organizations focused on artificial intelligence.
- ▪Meta's stock has declined nearly 9% this year, raising concerns among investors about its future growth.
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- ▪ Meta Platforms lays off 8,000 employees, reassigns 7,000 to AI roles — Crypto Briefing
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- ▪ Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles — Engadget
- ▪ Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I. — NYT > Top Stories
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Artificial intelligenceAs Meta lays off 10%, 7,000 employees will be moved into AI roles, source saysThe Facebook parent company is expected to notify employees affected by the cuts or restructuring on Wednesday morning.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, in Washington, D.C., on March 26.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 5:41 PM EDTBy Emily LorschMeta is moving 7,000 employees into roles focused on artificial intelligence and consolidating them into four new organizations, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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