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Epic Games to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Amid Fortnite Engagement Decline
Epic Games announced it will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a decline in engagement for its flagship title, Fortnite. This is part of a strategy expected to save over $500 million through reduced contracting and marketing expenditures. The gaming industry has faced a slowdown in growth as consumers gravitate towards established titles amidst economic uncertainty. Additionally, this marks the second major layoff for Epic in three years, following a cut of about 830 jobs in September 2023.
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Meta Plans 20% Workforce Reduction Amid Rising AI Infrastructure Costs
Meta Platforms Inc. is contemplating a significant workforce reduction of approximately 20%, translating to over 15,000 positions, as the company seeks to mitigate the surging costs associated with its $600 billion investment in AI infrastructure. This move, reported to be the largest in Meta's history, underscores the ongoing pressures that tech companies face in balancing high operational costs with profitability. As Meta aims to streamline operations, market analysts suggest that this layoff could have ripple effects across the tech sector, particularly among firms investing heavily in AI technology. Investors will be closely watching Meta's performance in the coming quarters to gauge the effectiveness of these cost-cutting measures.
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