Meta Announces 8,000 Job Cuts, Microsoft Offers Buyouts Amid AI Spending Pressures

Meta (META) announced the layoff of 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, as AI spending costs continue to impact Big Tech. Microsoft (MSFT) is offering voluntary buyouts to some employees as part of cost-control measures. The trend reflects broader industry challenges as major tech firms invest heavily in AI infrastructure.

By Daniel Howley · Technology Editor Updated Fri, April 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Meta Announces 8,000 Job Cuts, Microsoft Offers Buyouts Amid AI Spending Pressures

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