Meta Layoffs 8000 Jobs As Microsoft Offers Buyouts Amid AI Push

Washington: In a significant move reflecting ongoing changes in the technology sector, Meta has announced plans to lay off around 8,000 employees, accounting for nearly 10% of its global workforce. As reported by Republic World, citing Associated Press, the decision is part of the company’s efforts to streamline operations and redirect resources toward key areas of growth.

The layoffs are aimed at improving efficiency while enabling increased investment in other parts of the business. Reports indicate that Meta will also leave approximately 6,000 vacant roles unfilled, further underscoring its cost-control measures and strategic restructuring. The development was first highlighted by Bloomberg, according to the report.

The job cuts come at a time when Meta is significantly expanding its spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and hiring highly specialised talent in the field. Rising operational costs, particularly linked to AI development and compensation for skilled professionals, have been a driving factor behind these decisions.

At the same time, Microsoft is pursuing a different approach to workforce adjustment. The company is offering voluntary buyouts to a substantial number of its employees in the United States. According to sources cited in the report, around 8,750 workers roughly, 7% of Microsoft’s US workforce could be eligible for these buyouts, which are expected to begin in early May.

Unlike layoffs, the buyout programme provides employees with an option to leave the company on mutually agreed terms. CNBC reported that the initiative was communicated through an internal memo by Microsoft’s Chief People Officer Amy Coleman, who expressed hope that the plan would allow eligible staff to transition with company support.

Together, these developments highlight a wider trend across the tech industry, where companies are reshaping their workforce structures amid growing investments in artificial intelligence and evolving business priorities. 

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