Meta Plans to Lay Off 20% of Employees Amid AI Development

Meta is preparing large-scale layoffs affecting 20% of its workforce, or approximately 16,000 employees. This decision is linked to planned massive investments in AI infrastructure.

Financial strategy: For 2026, the company forecasts spending $115 to $135 billion in the AI direction. To mobilize funds, Meta has begun cost optimization across various departments.

Industry trend: The workforce reduction is part of a global process underway in the technology sector. Due to the implementation of artificial intelligence, large-scale layoffs have already been announced by companies such as Amazon and Block.

Leadership position: Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, at a meeting with investors said about the efficiency of new technologies: "Projects that previously required large teams are now being completed by one exceptionally qualified specialist."