General · 14 March 2026

Almost 16,000 Meta Workers May Lose Jobs

Job cuts could soon affect thousands of Meta staff as the company pivots to artificial intelligence. Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plans these layoffs to manage rising operational costs and boost efficiency. A Reuters report suggests up to 20% of its 79,000 global employees could be asked to leave.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 March 2026 at 20:43

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