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news Al Jazeera 2026-04-23

Meta Cuts Layoffs As Microsoft Offers Large-Scale Buyouts

Tech giants Meta and Microsoft are undergoing significant workforce reductions. Meta is planning to lay off 8,000 workers, while Microsoft, making a first move, is offering buyouts to 8,750 employees.


Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker.

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