Meta is reportedly preparing for a fresh round of layoffs, with nearly 8,000 employees; about 10% of its global workforce; expected to be affected on May 20, according to Reuters.
The planned job cuts are part of a broader restructuring strategy as the company continues to realign its operations.
Sources indicate that this may not be the only round of layoffs, with additional reductions likely later in the year.
The restructuring is closely tied to Meta’s increasing focus on artificial intelligence.
As the company accelerates its investments and shifts priorities toward AI-driven products and services, it is also streamlining roles that may no longer align with its long-term vision.
However, reports suggest that the final scale of layoffs could still change depending on how Meta’s AI initiatives evolve in the coming months.
Earlier, there were indications that the company was considering even deeper cuts, potentially impacting 20% or more of its workforce, as part of an aggressive overhaul.
The latest development underscores the growing trend among global tech companies to reshape their workforce amid rapid advancements in AI and changing business priorities.