Daijiworld Media Network - San Francisco

San Francisco, Apr 18: Meta is reportedly preparing for a fresh round of layoffs, with nearly 8,000 employees, or about 10 per cent of its global workforce, expected to be affected on May 20, according to media reports.

The planned job cuts are part of a broader restructuring strategy as the company continues to realign its operations.

Sources indicated that this may not be the only round of layoffs, with additional reductions likely later in the year.

The restructuring is closely tied to Meta’s increasing focus on artificial intelligence, as the company accelerates investments and shifts priorities toward AI-driven products and services.

As part of this transition, roles that no longer align with its long-term vision are being streamlined.

However, the final scale of layoffs could still change depending on how Meta’s AI initiatives evolve in the coming months.

Earlier reports suggested that the company was considering deeper cuts, potentially impacting 20 per cent or more of its workforce as part of a wider overhaul.

The move reflects a broader trend among global technology firms to reshape their workforce amid rapid advancements in AI and shifting business priorities.