Meta Cuts 8,000 Roles, Reassigns 7,000 to AI Teams as Spending Tops $145B
META•Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs globally, largely engineering and product roles, while reassigning about 7,000 employees to new AI-focused teams. The company plans up to $145 billion in AI capital spending this year and expects about $3 billion in savings from layoffs, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg assuring no further company-wide cuts.
1. Layoff Details
Meta began notifying employees of 8,000 job eliminations across Asia and the US, affecting roughly 10% of its workforce. Engineering and product teams are bearing the brunt of the cuts, with notices delivered at 4 a.m. Singapore time and during US morning hours.
2. AI Team Reassignments
Alongside the layoffs, about 7,000 staff members have been moved into newly created AI-focused teams covering products and agent development. This reorganization follows Meta’s push to become an AI-first company, aiming for flatter organizational structures and faster execution.
3. Financial Impact
Analysts estimate the 8,000 role reductions will yield around $3 billion in annual savings, a fraction of Meta’s projected AI capital expenditures. The company has committed up to $145 billion this year to AI infrastructure, highlighting a tension between cost discipline and aggressive investment.
4. CEO Outlook
Mark Zuckerberg communicated that no further company-wide layoffs are expected this year and acknowledged shortcomings in internal communication. The leadership is emphasizing clearer updates as it drives the organization through its AI-centric overhaul.
