The company has confirmed that it will lay off approximately 8,000 employees and will close recruiting as part of its efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The announcement was made following a press leak and follows the company's rollout of an AI system designed to replicate workflows. This move is part of a broader strategy by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been shifting company spending towards large-scale AI infrastructure. The company is also planning to adopt internal AI agents for tasks such as coding and content development.