Meta Platforms has laid off hundreds of employees as part of a plan to focus more on artificial intelligence (AI). The job cuts have affected several teams, including recruiting, sales, operations, and its Reality Labs division, which works on virtual reality and metaverse projects.
The company has not shared the exact number of employees affected, but the layoffs are said to be a small part of its total workforce. Meta had around 79,000 employees globally by the end of 2025.
These layoffs show a clear change in the company’s strategy. Meta is reducing its focus on the metaverse and putting more attention on AI, which it sees as a major area for future growth. The Reality Labs division, which leads metaverse efforts, has already faced cuts earlier as well.
Meta plans to spend heavily on AI in the coming years. This includes building data centres and improving technology needed for AI development. The company believes that investing in AI will help it grow faster and stay competitive in the tech industry.
The layoffs are also part of efforts to make the company more efficient. By cutting some roles, Meta is trying to reduce costs and redirect resources to more important areas like AI.
Earlier, there were reports that Meta could cut a much larger number of jobs, but no such decision has been confirmed. For now, the company has only carried out limited layoffs.
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