Meta prepares fresh wave of layoffs in Silicon Valley - Singapore News
Source: The Independent
Published on: 2026-04-07 09:10
Meta is proceeding with yet another round of layoffs in its strategic pivot toward Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the elimination of over 200 roles in Silicon Valley. Reports indicate the small-scale cuts could lead to a much larger wave of layoffs in the future. The current cuts will impact Meta's sales and recruiting teams as well as its Reality Labs hardware division. Meta has recently revealed its plans to focus on generative AI projects, a push that has resulted in streamlining roles. In the meantime, the company is investing billions into its artificial intelligence infrastructure. Livemint says regulatory filings with California's Employment Development Department show as many as 24 positions will be cut at Meta's Burlingame office. The company is also set to hand out pink slips to around 74 employees at its Sunnyvale location. Fox Business says some of the employees aff...
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