Meta Announces New Round of Layoffs Starting in May, Focused on AI Strategy

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is preparing for a new round of layoffs starting May 20, with up to 10% of its global workforce, or approximately 8,000 employees, expected to be cut in the first phase. The company is also considering additional layoffs later in the year, depending on the development of its AI capabilities. This would be Meta's largest layoff since 2022.

By Vardah Gill Sat, April 18, 2026 at 5:27 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Meta Announces New Round of Layoffs Starting in May, Focused on AI Strategy

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Topics: AI Strategy Layoffs Meta Workforce Reduction

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