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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Updated on: April 23, 2026 / 3:49 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Meta will lay off roughly 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) starting May 20.
- The layoffs are aimed at cutting costs and increasing efficiency as Meta focuses on AI.
- Other tech companies like Pinterest and Dow are also eliminating staff due to AI.
- Meta's AI ambitions include developing 'personal superintelligence for everyone' and AI that surpasses human intelligence.
- Meta plans to track workers' computer use, including keystrokes and mouse movements, for AI training.