Meta Platforms is laying off a few hundred employees across multiple teams as it continues restructuring efforts to manage rising costs tied to artificial intelligence investments.
The layoffs affect several divisions, including Reality Labs, social media units and recruiting operations. The move follows earlier reports that the company had been considering broader workforce reductions, though the current cuts are more limited in scale.
Meta said the changes are part of ongoing internal adjustments aimed at improving efficiency and aligning teams with strategic priorities. The company also noted that it is attempting to redeploy affected employees where possible.
The cost pressure comes as Meta ramps up spending on AI infrastructure and talent. The company has projected total expenses between $162 billion and $169 billion in 2026, reflecting heavy investment in building advanced AI systems and competing for top engineers.
With nearly 79,000 employees at the end of last year, Meta is balancing workforce reductions with aggressive hiring in key AI roles, highlighting the shift in priorities across the tech sector.
