#MetaPlansLayoffs
Meta is supposedly preparing a new and massive round of layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its global workforce, which amounts to about 15,000 to 16,000 employees. If confirmed, this will possibly be the largest workforce reduction in the company's history.
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Key details of the layoffs (March 2026):
Strategic Reason: The restructuring aims to offset massive spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with plans to invest up to $600 billion in data centers by 2028.
Affected Units: Although the cut is broad, divisions like Reality Labs (focused on VR and Metaverse) have faced ongoing reductions, including the layoff of about 1,500 people in January 2026 due to the unit's lack of profitability.
Focus on AI: The company is redirecting resources towards the development of language models and AI wearables (like smart glasses), to the detriment of previous virtual reality projects like Horizon Worlds.
Official Status: So far, Meta spokespersons have classified the reports as "speculative," and no official announcement detailing the exact timeline has been issued.
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This movement reflects a trend in the technology sector, where companies are optimizing costs and reducing teams in less prioritized areas to fund the race for dominance in AI.
