Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees the company will cut about 10% of its workforce on May 20, citing soaring capital spending tied to AI infrastructure. Speaking at a town hall, he also refused to rule out additional layoffs later this year. The move lands amid employee backlash over new monitoring initiatives and Meta’s shift toward an “AI native” organization.
Meta says its headcount rose to 77,986 as of March 31, 2026, up 1% year on year, even while it continues workforce recalibration and cost-cutting. CEO Mark Zuckerberg points to a push for stronger infrastructure and a reward system for high-impact contributors—aimed at accelerating innovation and scaling advanced models.
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