Meta initiated a major workforce reduction affecting roughly 10% of its global headcount—about 8,000 roles—part of a broader reorganisation to accelerate AI efforts and reduce complexity. Notifications were reportedly staggered by time zone, starting with Singapore, and the round includes programmatic reassignments of thousands more into AI-focused teams. The announcement accompanies promises of flatter teams and a shift away from some managerial layers; severance and reassignment details were communicated internally. The move has generated notable employee concern and public scrutiny over timing and internal surveillance practices tied to AI projects.
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