Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, shuts down thousands of listings – ai pivot intensifies

Meta is embarking on a radical restructuring, announcing plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees and eliminate 6,000 open positions – a move signaling a dramatic shift towards accelerated artificial intelligence investments.

A seismic shift in reality labs

The announcement, leaked to The Hollywood Reporter and confirmed by Meta’s Chief People Officer, Janelle Gale, comes as a surprise to many, despite rumors swirling for weeks. Gale acknowledged the unwelcome nature of the news, stating,