Meta: 3,196 jobs cut
Meta has announced the layoff of 3,196 employees in the Bay Area as part of a global restructuring that affects approximately 20% of its workforce. The layoffs are attributed to the implementation of AI-native design principles, which aim to create a flatter organizational structure. This move is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, with many companies adopting AI technologies.
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