Meta to cut 8,000 jobs

The sources, oldest first

1. 20th Apr

   Reuters Major outlet

   Meta has targeted May 20, 2026 for the first wave of layoffs, with additional cuts planned later in the year, according to Reuters.

2. 20th Apr

   finance.yahoo.com Trade press

   Meta cut 198 employees in the Bay Area. Larger layoffs are reportedly planned.

3. 23rd Apr

   The Guardian Major outlet

   Meta announced large staff reductions as the company increases spending on AI.

4. 23rd Apr

   CNBC Major outlet

   Meta announced it will cut 10% of its workforce as the company increases its focus on artificial intelligence.

5. 23rd Apr

   Bloomberg Major outlet

   Meta announced it will cut 10% of its workforce as part of a push for efficiency.

6. 23rd Apr

   The New York Times Major outlet

   Meta announced a 10% workforce reduction. The company linked the cuts to an artificial intelligence push.

7. 23rd Apr

   The Wall Street Journal Major outlet

   Meta announced plans to lay off 10% of its workforce in May 2026.

8. 23rd Apr

   TechCrunch Trade press

   Meta announced a 10% workforce reduction affecting 8,000 employees.

9. 23rd Apr

   Fortune Trade press

   Meta is reported to be looking to trim its workforce amid heavy AI spending, according to Fortune.

10. 24th Apr

    BBC Major outlet

    Meta announced job cuts affecting one in ten employees following significant spending on AI infrastructure and development.