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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

by The Associated Press April 24, 2026

written by The Associated Press April 24, 2026

By Matt O'brien And Barbara Ortutay Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires. The company said it was making the cuts for the sak...

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

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