Meta to cut 10% of jobs

techcrunch.com

April 23, 2026

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Summary

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, equating to 8,000 employees, starting May 20. The company will also pause hiring for 6,000 open roles.

Key Takeaways

Meta is cutting 10% of its workforce, equating to 8,000 employees, starting May 20.
The company will not hire for 6,000 currently open roles.
Meta's layoffs are part of efforts to run the company more efficiently amid significant investments in AI and metaverse projects.
The company recently launched a new AI product called Muse Spark.

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Community Sentiment

Negative

Positives

Meta's focus on efficiency, potentially driven by AI advancements, indicates a strategic shift that could enhance future performance and innovation.
The ongoing development of impressive technologies like the Quest headset shows Meta's commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI and VR applications.

Concerns

The layoffs suggest Meta is struggling to deliver value in a challenging economic climate, raising concerns about the sustainability of their AI investments.
Critics highlight that many engineers at Meta lack depth in their technical skills, which could undermine the effectiveness of AI-driven projects.