Meta Cutting 8,000 Jobs + 6,000 Open Roles to Fund AI Infrastructure — More Cuts Possible

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Zuckerberg told employees the 8,000 layoffs (10% of workforce, starting May 20) are a direct consequence of AI infrastructure spending. Meta is also cancelling 6,000 open roles and restructuring into AI-focused 'pods,' transferring engineers company-wide into the Applied AI organization. When asked about further cuts, Zuckerberg said he didn't have a 'crystal ball' — signaling this is a structural shift, not a one-time event.