Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments

The Verge
By Jess WeatherbedMay 21, 2026, 5:20 am121 pts
Meta says it needs to “offset the other investments we're making.” | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Meta has reportedly notified thousands of employees that they've been laid off as the company attempts to compensate for its hefty AI investments. In an email from Meta management shared by…

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