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Meta lays off 8,000 employees as company shifts focus to artificial intelligence<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/technology\/meta-lays-off-8-000-employees-as-company-shifts-focus-to-artificial-intelligence-1779449863040<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-22 08:06:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.wionews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Meta has laid off around 8,000 employees, nearly 10 per cent of its global workforce, as the company accelerates its transition towards artificial intelligence. The layoffs began on May 20 across regions including Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom, according to reports. The move is part of a wider restructuring as Meta positions itself as an AI-focused company.<\/p>\n

Layoffs come despite strong financial performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Meta\u2019s decision to reduce jobs has raised questions among employees, especially as the company recently reported strong financial results and record revenue According to internal discussions cited in reports, the company is increasing its spending significantly, with plans to invest between $125 billion and $145 billion this year, much of it directed towards AI infrastructure and development.<\/p>\n

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This highlights a shift in priorities, where investment is moving from workforce expansion to technology and automation.<\/p>\n

Employees face uncertainty and concerns<\/p>\n

The layoffs have created uncertainty across Meta\u2019s workforce of around 78,000 employees.<\/p>\n

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