Meta's Potential Layoffs Could Affect 15,000 Jobs from 79,000 Total Staff

Meta has directed staff members in its advertising and wearables units to work from home ahead of anticipated job cuts, possibly reducing its workforce by 20%, which could equate to approximately 15,000 jobs from a total headcount of 79,000 as recorded in late 2025. This potential reduction represents the largest staffing cut since the company let go of 11,000 workers in late 2022. Meta is reallocating resources towards artificial intelligence, with plans to invest between $115 billion and $135 billion in AI infrastructure in 2026, doubling the previous year's expenditure. The company faced a 3% decline in stock price over the last 12 months, though it experienced a 3% gain earlier this week.