Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has started notifying thousands of employees worldwide about job cuts, sparking renewed discussion in the technology sector. According to reports, around 8,000 employees have been affected, with emails sent early in the morning beginning from Meta’s Singapore office and later reaching Europe and the United States. The layoffs primarily target engineering and product teams, and further reductions may occur later in the year.

At the same time, Meta is reallocating about 7,000 employees to new AI-focused teams. These teams will work on artificial intelligence technologies, automation systems, and AI-based product development. The move is part of Meta’s long-term strategic shift toward AI, emphasizing smaller, faster teams to improve efficiency and accountability.

The company has also announced significant investments in AI infrastructure, data centers, and new technology development, signaling a major reorientation of its business priorities around artificial intelligence.