Meta is cutting hundreds of jobs across sales, recruiting, and Reality Labs in 2026 as the company pours billions into artificial intelligence.
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Meta Is Cutting Several Hundred Jobs
Meta Layoffs 2026: Hundreds Cut Amid Massive AI Spending Meta is laying off several hundred employees in March 2026, affecting teams across sales, recruiting, and its Reality Labs division. The cuts span both U.S. and international markets, marking the company's second round of workforce reductions this year — even as it prepares to spend more money than ever before on artificial intelligence. What's Happening With Meta's Latest Job Cuts The latest round of layoffs will affect fewer than 1,000 employees, according to reports from multiple outlets. Meta, which employed nearly 79,000 people at the end of 2025, confirmed the restructuring in a statement. A company spokesperson noted that teams regularly restructure to stay aligned with their goals, and that wherever possible, affected employees are being offered alternative roles or relocation options within the company. The cuts are not isolated to a single department. Sales teams, recruiting staff, and employees within the Real…