Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs to Fund AI Push

Meta is laying off approximately 8,000 employees, around 10 percent of its global workforce, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg redirects capital toward artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg confirmed no further mass layoffs are planned for the rest of the year. The cuts primarily affect corporate support, recruitment, and marketing departments. It marks the company's largest downsizing since the 2022-2023 efficiency drive that eliminated 21,000 roles, with remaining staff being reassigned to AI infrastructure and engineering teams.