Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount: Reuters

March 14, 2026

TL;DR

Meta is considering layoffs that could impact 20% or more of its workforce.
The layoffs are intended to offset costly AI infrastructure investments and prepare for efficiency gains from AI-assisted workers.
No specific date or final magnitude for the cuts has been set.
If the 20% figure is reached, these layoffs would be Meta's largest since the 'year of efficiency' restructuring.
Meta has previously laid off 11,000 employees in November 2022 and another 10,000 in early 2023.
The company is investing heavily in AI, including massive data center construction and acquisitions of AI startups.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has noted that AI is enabling single individuals to accomplish tasks previously requiring large teams.
The planned layoffs mirror trends at other major U.S. tech companies like Amazon and fintech firm Block, which have cited AI as a reason for workforce reductions.
Meta has faced setbacks with its Llama 4 AI models and the development of its 'Avocado' model.

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