Meta plans to lay off 20% of its employees to fund AI
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Meta Plans Significant Workforce Reductions
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to reduce up to 20% of its workforce, which represents about 16,000 of its current 79,000 employees. This decision aims to offset the high costs associated with its massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI), estimated at $600 billion. The primary goal is to address the rising infrastructure costs related to AI while preparing for efficiency gains through automation.
No specific timeline has been provided for these reductions, and the exact figures remain to be confirmed. Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Meta, described Reuters' reporting as "speculative reporting" on theoretical approaches.
A Strategy Focused on Generative AI
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is heavily betting on generative AI. The company plans to invest $600 billion in this technology by 2028. This investment includes developing infrastructure, expanding the specialized workforce, and making strategic acquisitions, such as that of the Chinese startup Manus. Zuckerberg emphasized that projects that once required large teams can now be managed by individuals thanks to AI.
A Movement Followed by Other Tech Giants
Meta is not the only company considering workforce reductions related to AI. Amazon and Block have recently made similar cuts. Amazon has tightened its controls on AI-generated code after detecting numerous errors. As for Block, while the mass layoffs may be partially linked to AI, they are likely not motivated solely by this technology.
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