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Meta Cuts 8,000 US Jobs, Cancels 6,000 Hires

4/24/2026

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Meta Layoffs

Meta Platforms will lay off about 8,000 U.S. employees (?10% of its workforce) on May 20, 2026.
The firm will also cancel about 6,000 planned hires to boost efficiency amid heavy AI investment, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale said.
Affected workers will receive at least 16 weeks of base pay, two weeks per service year, and 18 months of COBRA coverage.
Meta expects 2026 capital spending of $115-$135 billion for AI infrastructure.

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Meta Appeals Verdicts

Meta will appeal two jury verdicts that could cost up to $375 million in New Mexico and $6 million in Los Angeles.
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Shares dropped about 2.4% to $658.40 in midday trading on April 23 after Meta debuted the overhauled Muse Spark AI product.

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Meta Layoffs

Meta Platforms will lay off about 8,000 U.S. employees (?10% of its workforce) on May 20, 2026.
The firm will also cancel about 6,000 planned hires to boost efficiency amid heavy AI investment, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale said.
Affected workers will receive at least 16 weeks of base pay, two weeks per service year, and 18 months of COBRA coverage.
Meta expects 2026 capital spending of $115-$135 billion for AI infrastructure.

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