Meta Reportedly Considering Layoffs That Could Affect 20% Of The Company
Meta is reportedly planning layoffs affecting up to 20% of its workforce. Here's what it means for employees, investors, and the future of Big Tech.
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Meta Reportedly Considering Layoffs That Could Affect 20% Of The Company
Meta Layoffs 2026: Is AI Really to Blame or Just an Excuse? Meta is reportedly preparing for one of its most significant rounds of job cuts in years. According to a Reuters report, the Facebook parent company is considering layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its nearly 79,000-person workforce. That could translate to more than 15,000 jobs eliminated. If you are wondering what is driving this decision, the short answer involves artificial intelligence — though the longer answer is far more complicated. The Numbers Behind the Potential Meta Cuts
Meta employed 79,000 people as of December 31, based on recent company filings. A 20% reduction would represent tens of thousands of workers losing their jobs in a single wave, making it one of the largest tech layoffs since the post-pandemic correction period. Meta spokesperson addressed the reporting with caution, calling it "speculative reporting about theoretical approaches." That carefully worded denial did not shut the door on…
