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Meta Plans 30% Cuts Amid $70 Billion Losses

12/4/2025

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Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) plans up to 30% budget cuts for its metaverse division.
The move follows losses over $70 billion since 2021 and a shift toward artificial intelligence.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked for deeper cuts, with layoffs expected as early as January.
The reductions were discussed at Zuckerberg's Hawaii compound.
Investors reacted, with Meta stock rising 4% after the news.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, Facebook rebranded as Meta Platforms, Inc., marking a strategic shift towards the metaverse with a $10 billion investment. However, by early 2022, the company faced significant challenges, including a $70 billion loss and a 27% drop in share price, largely due to competition from TikTok and privacy changes by Apple, reshaping its focus on artificial intelligence and budget cuts.

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Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) plans up to 30% budget cuts for its metaverse division.
The move follows losses over $70 billion since 2021 and a shift toward artificial intelligence.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked for deeper cuts, with layoffs expected as early as January.
The reductions were discussed at Zuckerberg's Hawaii compound.
Investors reacted, with Meta stock rising 4% after the news.

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