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news France 24 En 2026-04-24

Meta to Cut 10% Workforce as AI Spending Rises

Meta announced plans to cut approximately 8,000 jobs to fund deeper investments in artificial intelligence. This move reflects a broader trend across the tech sector aiming for cost control.


Meta outlined plans to cut about 8,000 jobs on Thursday as it invests deeper into artificial intelligence. The move comes as part of a broader tech-sector shift towards cost control, with Microsoft also weighing voluntary buyouts ahead of next week’s earnings reports.

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