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Meta Eyes Massive Layoffs: 20% Workforce Cut Rumored
14 Mar
Summary
- Meta is reportedly planning to lay off approximately 20 percent of its workforce.
- The company has not finalized a specific date or exact number of employees affected.
- Meta has previously conducted significant layoffs earlier this year and last year.
Meta is reportedly preparing for one of the largest layoff events in its history, with sources indicating a potential cut of approximately 20 percent of its workforce. Although a specific date and the exact number of affected employees have not yet been finalized, senior leaders have been instructed to begin planning for workforce reductions.
As of December 31, 2025, Meta employed 78,865 individuals and reported substantial revenue figures. The company has not commented directly on these reports, calling them speculative. This potential large-scale layoff follows earlier reductions targeting around 1,000 employees in the Reality Labs division and a five percent workforce cut earlier last year, signaling ongoing adjustments within the company.
Simultaneously, Meta has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence, acquiring several AI startups. These acquisitions include Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, and Manus, which focuses on AI agents for task automation, suggesting a strategic pivot alongside its workforce restructuring efforts.
