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General · 18 April 2026

8,000 Meta Employees Face Job Loss This May

8,000 Meta Employees Face Job Loss This May

Around 8,000 staff will lose their jobs as Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, aims for greater efficiency. The company envisions future operations with fewer management layers. These cuts, representing about 10% of its global workforce, are planned to begin on May 20. Further reductions are expected later in 2026, driven by artificial intelligence advancements.

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