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Meta Platforms is implementing significant organizational changes within its artificial intelligence division, confirming the layoff of approximately 600 employees. This strategic move comes as the tech giant pours billions into AI research and development to sharpen its competitive edge against formidable rivals like Google and OpenAI.
Meta’s AI Division Undergoes Restructuring
A spokesperson for Meta verified the job reductions to CNBC on Wednesday, emphasizing the company’s objective to streamline operations and enhance agility. The announcement was first communicated to staff via a memo from Alexandr Wang, Meta’s Chief AI Officer, who was hired in June as part of a substantial $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI.
The affected roles span across Meta’s AI infrastructure units, the Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) division, and various product-focused positions. Axios was the first to report these significant workforce changes.
Details of the Workforce Reduction
Impacted employees received notification on Wednesday, designating November 21 as their termination date. During a “non-working notice period,” internal access will be revoked, though individuals are encouraged to seek other roles within Meta.
The company is offering a comprehensive severance package comprising 16 weeks of pay, plus an additional two weeks for each completed year of service, minus the notice period.
Strategic Context: Why the Layoffs Now?
These layoffs underscore Meta’s aggressive overhaul of its AI strategy in recent months. Despite massive investments, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly expressed frustration with the pace of AI progress, particularly after the lukewarm reception of its Llama 4 models released in April. The push aims to accelerate Meta’s AI capabilities and ensure it remains a frontrunner in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence technology.
The company has been aggressively investing in AI infrastructure and recruitment to keep pace with industry leaders, indicating a clear focus on long-term growth and innovation in the AI sector.
New Leadership and AI Initiatives
Following its significant investment in Scale AI, Meta introduced a new elite unit: Meta Superintelligence Labs. This group, dedicated to cutting-edge AI research, is jointly led by Alexandr Wang and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, consolidating top-tier researchers and engineers to drive future advancements.
Financial Outlook and Future Investments
Financially, Meta anticipates total expenses for 2025 to range between $114 billion and $118 billion, with projections indicating that AI initiatives will drive an even higher year-over-year expense growth rate in 2026. The company is set to release its third-quarter financial results next week, offering further insight into its fiscal performance and substantial AI investments.
Adding to its substantial AI infrastructure, Meta recently finalized a $27 billion agreement with Blue Owl Capital. This deal will fund the development of its colossal Hyperion data center in rural Louisiana, a facility designed to support the immense computational demands of its burgeoning AI projects, which Zuckerberg described as large enough to cover a “significant part of the footprint of Manhattan.”