May 2026, Meta Preparing a New Wave of Layoffs as Zuckerberg Pivots Toward AI

by | May 6, 2026

May 2026, Meta Preparing a New Wave of Layoffs as Zuckerberg Pivots Toward AI
News reports indicate Meta Platforms is preparing a significant workforce reduction—potentially cutting about 8,000 roles, roughly 10% of its global staff—in an initial wave expected in late May as the company shifts heavily toward AI investments and infrastructure.

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