Meta announces the elimination of 8,000 jobs as part of an internal restructuring.

Meta has announced the elimination of approximately 8,000 jobs, representing nearly 10% of its workforce, as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency.

Strategic Shift Towards Artificial Intelligence
In an internal memo, the company explained that this decision is part of a strategy for more effective management and the reallocation of investments, as global competition intensifies in the field of artificial intelligence.

According to the latest financial figures, Meta had around 78,865 employees at the end of December.

Elimination of Vacant Positions
In tandem with the layoffs, the group also plans to eliminate nearly 6,000 unfilled positions as part of its human resources streamlining efforts.

Technology Sector Under Pressure
Moreover, press reports indicate that Microsoft is also considering a voluntary departure plan that could affect approximately 7% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 8,750 employees, though no official confirmation has been made yet.