Public story · 2026-03-14 · source-backed
Meta Planning 20% Workforce Cuts to Fund $600B AI Bet
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Reuters reports Meta is considering laying off up to 20% (~16,000 employees) to offset its $600B AI infrastructure pledge. Simultaneously, Meta's next-gen model "Avocado" is delayed to May after benchmark underperformance. Spending more, shipping less.
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