Meta is planning major layoffs affecting up to 20% of its workforce as the company invests heavily in generative AI infrastructure. The cuts would represent the company's largest reduction since its 2022-2023 efficiency restructuring that eliminated over 20,000 jobs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is aggressively positioning Meta to compete in AI, committing $600 billion for data center construction by 2028 while offering massive compensation packages to top researchers. The company has also acquired AI startups including Moltbook and Manus. With nearly 79,000 employees as of December, a 20% reduction would eliminate approximately 15,800 positions. No specific timeline has been set, but executives have begun planning the restructuring.
