Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, shifts 7,000 into AI (opens in new tab)

Meta began notifying employees on May 20 about global layoffs expected to eliminate about 8,000 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce. Singapore staff were among the first to receive notices. The cuts are part of a restructuring tied to Meta's push to reorganize around artificial intelligence. In an internal memo, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale said employees would move into new AI-focused organizations as the company built more AI tools and apps. Reports said the layoffs were expected to hit...