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Meta Platforms is cutting roughly 8,000 jobs, about 10% of its workforce, as the company reallocates resources toward artificial intelligence investments and hiring, signaling an intensified shift toward efficiency and next-generation technologies, according to AP News.
The restructuring will also leave approximately 6,000 roles unfilled, underscoring a broader strategy focused on cost discipline and targeted capital deployment rather than workforce expansion.
Separately, Microsoft announced voluntary buyout offers to around 8,750 U.S.-based employees, representing about 7% of its domestic workforce. The move reflects a similar emphasis on streamlining operations while maintaining flexibility amid evolving demand tied to AI infrastructure and cloud services.
The parallel actions highlight how major technology firms are reshaping their labor structures to fund capital-intensive AI initiatives, prioritizing productivity gains and long-term positioning over near-term headcount growth.
The workforce reductions reflect a broader structural shift across Big Tech, as companies increasingly deploy artificial intelligence to optimize operations. The strategy, according to industry observers, centers on leveraging AI tools to automate tasks that previously required large teams—enabling firms to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and sustain productivity while transitioning to leaner operating models.
Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, has committed tens of billions of dollars to expanding its global data center footprint, supporting cloud computing services, AI infrastructure, and its productivity ecosystem, including the AI assistant Microsoft Copilot.
The company’s voluntary buyout program was outlined in an internal memo from Chief People Officer Amy Coleman, previously reported by CNBC.
