Meta will cut 10% of workforce as it pushes more into AI
By Jonathan Vanian
Published on April 23, 2026.
The company will cut 10% of its workforce, or approximately 8,000 employees, as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence. The move comes as part of a larger effort to combat the growing trend of technological advancements in the field. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, defended his company in a landmark social media addiction trial.
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