Meta to cut 10% of workforce while doubling down on AI spending, betting on fewer workers to drive profits

Meta announced plans to lay off approximately 10% of its workforce as it ramps up investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company is competing directly with Amazon, Google, and Microsoft—all spending billions on AI chips and data centers to build the next generation of AI products.

Meta is betting that its remaining employees will become more productive by working alongside AI tools, rather than hiring more people. This mirrors a shift across Big Tech: instead of growing headcount, companies are trying to do more work with smaller teams armed with better AI.

If you use Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp, expect changes in content moderation, recommendation systems, and new AI features—Meta will likely launch these faster with a leaner team. For job seekers in tech: major layoffs across the industry signal that tech hiring has permanently cooled; candidates should expect fiercer competition for remaining roles.