Meta to cut 10 percent jobs as AI spending forces major restructuring

Layoffs hit May 20 and open roles freeze too

Meta Platforms plans to lay off about 8,000 employees—roughly 10% of its workforce—on May 20. The move comes alongside a freeze on 6,000 open positions as the company seeks greater efficiency while funding major artificial intelligence investments. Employees impacted are expected to receive severance packages and support services to ease the transition.