Meta Considers Significant Layoffs Amid Rising Costs
Meta is reportedly contemplating layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as it seeks to manage expenses related to AI and data centers.
According to a report from Reuters, Meta is exploring the possibility of laying off as much as 20% of its staff. This move appears to be part of a broader strategy to manage increasing costs associated with artificial intelligence and data center operations.
The potential layoffs come in the wake of earlier announcements, where Meta had already indicated plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 10% in May. This suggests ongoing challenges within the company as it navigates financial pressures.
As the situation develops, it remains uncertain how these layoffs will impact Meta's overall operations and its workforce morale. Stakeholders will be closely watching for further updates from the company.
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Update at 19:41 UTC on 2026-04-23
The Verge AI reported Mark Zuckerberg presenting at Meta Connect on September 17th, 2025. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Meta is planning to layoff around 10 percent of employees in May, according to a memo from the company's chief people officer, Janelle Gale, pu. The Verge reported Mark Zuckerberg presenting at Meta Connect on September 17th, 2025. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Meta is planning to layoff around 10 percent of employees in May, according to a memo from the company's chief people officer, Janelle Gale, pu.
Sources: The Verge AI, The Verge