Meta Announces First Wave of 8,000 Layoffs on May 20
Meta plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, or 10% of its global workforce, in its first wave of layoffs on May 20, 2026. Additional layoffs are expected later in the year, though details remain unclear. The move is part of a broader trend in the tech sector, with companies like Amazon and Block also implementing significant workforce reductions tied to AI efficiency gains.
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