The company employed nearly 79,000 people as of December 31, and if the 20% reduction goes through, it would be Meta's largest workforce reduction since its "year of efficiency" restructuring in 2022-2023. Meta is reportedly planning significant layoffs, which is likely to impact up to 20% of its workforce, with around 16,000 employees potentially affected. The decision to cut the workforce is aimed at offsetting the rising costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure and improving efficiency through AI-assisted operations. The company employed nearly 79,000 people as of December 31, and if the 20% reduction goes through, it would be Meta's largest workforce reduction since its "year of efficiency" restructuring in 2022-2023. Reportedly, Morgan Stanley had suggested that the long-term impact of AI on jobs may be less severe than many expect.

Source: dna March 14, 2026 05:30 UTC